Cherry Chip Espresso Martini
Ingredients
Cherry Simple Syrup
- 1 cup cherries, pitted (I use frozen)
- ½ cup sugar or monk fruit
- ½ cup water
Cherry Chip Espresso Martini
- 1 ½ oz cooled espresso or cold brew
- 1 oz Nutpods coffee creamer
- 1 oz vodka (or alternative for nonalcoholic)
- ½-1 oz cherry simple syrup (more or less depending on sweetness preference)
- chocolate, to shave on top
Instructions
Cherry Simple Syrup
- Combine cherries, water and sugar in a pot on the stove over medium heat.
- Bring to a slight simmer and keep an eye on the mixture, mixing lightly and pressing down on the cherries as the sugar dissolves.
- Once the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture has thickened, your simple syrup is done!
- Strain the syrup into a resealable glass container leaving out the cherries and let cool before using it for your drinks. PS - you can use the cherry spread that is left over on just about anything. It's delicious!
Cherry Chip Espresso Martini
- Combine all ingredients (aside from the chocolate) in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake vigorously for at least 30 seconds.
- Strain into a martini or coupe glass and top with chocolate shavings and cherries on a cocktail pick. Cheers!