Espresso Martini

Start by making the syrup. Put the golden caster sugar in a small pan over medium heat and pour in water. Stir, and bring to the boil.

• golden caster sugar: 100.0 g
• water: 50.0 ml

Turn off the heat and allow the mixture to cool.

Put 2 martini glasses in the fridge to chill.

Once the sugar syrup is cold, pour 1 tbsp into a cocktail shaker along with a handful of ice, the vodka, espresso and coffee liqueur.

• ice
• vodka: 100.0 ml
• espresso: 50.0 ml
• coffee liqueur: 50.0 ml

Shake until the outside of the cocktail shaker feels icy cold.

Strain into the chilled glasses.

Garnish each one with coffee beans if you like.

• coffee beans: 4.0