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Brueck's Dirty Chai Espresso Martini

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A dirty chai espresso martini is where cozy fall flavor meets speakeasy glamour.
Prep: 10 min. 
Cook: 15 min. + cooling
Yield 1 martini

Ingredients
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 Chai tea bags
MARTINI:
  • Ice cubes
  • 2 ounces chilled brewed espresso or cold brew concentrate
  • 1-1/2 ounces vodka
  • 1/2 ounce Chai tea simple syrup
  • 1/2 ounce coffee liqueur
  • Coffee beans or star anise pod, for garnish
Directions
  1. To make the syrup, in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, add sugar and water. 
  2. Bring to a boil. Cook until sugar is dissolved, 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently. 
  3. Reduce heat, add tea bags and simmer until fragrant, another 4-5 minutes. 
  4. Remove from heat; discard tea bags. Let cool.
  5. To make the martini, chill a martini glass. 
  6. Fill a shaker halfway with ice cubes. 
  7. Add espresso, vodka, chai syrup and coffee liqueur. 
  8. Place shaker lid on top; shake 20 seconds or until the shaker is frosty and contents are frothy. 
  9. Strain into chilled martini glass. 
  10. Garnish with coffee beans or star anise. 
  11. Serve immediately.

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