Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of apple, caramel, and espresso with this delicious Apple Caramel Espresso Martini. This cocktail is the perfect blend of sweet and bitter, making it a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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KAHLUA SUBSTITUTE:
- ¼ cup filtered water
- 2 Tbsps organic brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee or espresso powder
SIMPLE APPLE SYRUP:
- 1 Granny smith apples, sliced
- ¼ cup organic brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup filtered water
- Pinch of ground cinnamon
- Pinch of ground nutmeg
- Pinch of ground allspice
MARTINI:
- ⅓ cup brewed espresso
- ¼ cup simple apple syrup
- ¼ cup Almond milk
- ¼ cup dairy-free condensed milk
- 2–3 Tbsps vegan caramel sauce, homemade or store-bought
- 2 Tbsps Kahlua substitute mixture
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
GARNISH:
- Crushed ice
- Granny smith apple slices
- Rosemary sprigs
- Vegan caramel sauce drizzle
Instructions
- Prepare Kahlua Substitute: In a small saucepan, combine water, brown sugar, and coffee/espresso powder. Stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Set aside to cool.
- Make Simple Apple Syrup: In a separate saucepan, combine apples, brown sugar, vanilla, water, and spices. Simmer until apples are soft and syrup is flavorful. Strain and set aside.
- Prepare Martini: In a cocktail shaker, combine espresso, apple syrup, almond milk, condensed milk, caramel sauce, Kahlua substitute, and vanilla. Shake well.
- Assemble: Fill glasses with crushed ice, pour in martini mixture, and garnish with apple slices, rosemary, and caramel drizzle.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness of the martini by adding more or less caramel sauce.
- For a stronger coffee flavor, increase the amount of espresso used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg