Berries & Cream Espresso Martini

Skip dessert - this is dessert. A flirtatious twist on an espresso martini, layered with juicy berry sweetness, coffee creaminess, and a luxuriously silky finish from Olive Oil Vodka. Rich, smooth, and just a little bit naughty.

Ingredients

Serves 1

• 40ml 58 and CO Olive Oil Vodka

• 10ml Coffee Liqueur (like Kahlua or Mr Blacks)

• 30ml Strawberry Cordial (make your own or switch out for strawberry syrup or berry liqueurs like Chambord or Framboise)
  
• 20ml Fresh Espresso

Glassware

Nick & Nora / Coupe

Garnish

Dark Chocolate Shavings or Coffee Beans

Method

FOR THE STRAWBERRY CORDIAL:

Ingredients:

• 190g Chopped strawberries
• 10ml Lemon juice
• 380g Caster sugar
• 100ml Hot water

Makes approx 450ml (enough for 15 serves)

Method:

1. Blend the strawberries with the lemon juice until smooth.
2. Strain the mixture to remove the pulp, reserving the juice.
3. Add the strawberry juice, water, and caster sugar to a pan.
4. Heat gently over a medium heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved - avoid reducing it too far or letting it become jam-like.
5. Remove from the heat, bottle, and allow to cool completely.
6. Compost the leftover pulp (your garden wormeries will thank you!).

FOR THE COCKTAIL:

1. Add all ingredients to a shaker filled with ice.
2. Shake hard until well chilled and silky.
3. Fine strain into a chilled Nick & Nora or coupe glass.
4. Garnish with dark chocolate shavings, or for a classic espresso martini finish, three coffee beans.