Espresso Shrub Martini

• strong black coffee↗100ml ml

  or espresso, or use instant espresso powder

• golden sugar crystals↗50g g
• balsamic vinegar↗50g g
• ice
• vodka↗30ml ml
• strong black coffee↗50ml ml

  or espresso, or use instant espresso powder

• coffee beans↗4
• cardamom pods2

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   To make the coffee shrub, pour the coffee or espresso into a jug together with the sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then let the mixture cool completely before adding the vinegar. Transfer to the refrigerator and chill until use. It can be prepared in advance, up to one day.

2. 2

   To prepare the cocktail, place two martini glasses or small coupes in the refrigerator to chill them.

3. 3

   Half‑fill the shaker with ice, then add 50 ml of coffee shrub, vodka and coffee or espresso. Shake well until the outside of the shaker becomes cold, then strain into the chilled glasses. Garnish each with two coffee beans and one cardamom pod.