Brittany Furbee elevates tailgating with her cinnamon roll espresso martinis, a spirited recipe guaranteed to have you buzzing with team pride
recipe
yields
Yields 1
1⁄2 cup light brown sugar, packed
1⁄4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1⁄4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
2 ounces cinnamon roll syrup, divided
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
11⁄2 ounces vodka
1 ounce coffee liqueur
1 ounce cold brew concentrate
For the cinnamon roll syrup:
For the martini:
steps
1. Make the syrup: In a pot, combine 1 cup water, sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugars dissolve, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and sweetened condensed milk until smooth and creamy. Allow to cool. Syrup will continue to thicken more as it cools. Store in a jar or bottle in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Shake well before using.
2. Make the martini: Add 1 ounce of cinnamon roll syrup to a flat plate. In a separate small bowl, combine brown sugar, white sugar, and cinnamon. Prepare a martini glass by dipping the rim in syrup, then into a cinnamon sugar mix. Add vodka, coffee liqueur, cold brew concentrate, and remaining 1 ounce cinnamon roll syrup to a cocktail shaker
with ice. Shake well, strain into a glass, and serve
Tailgate tip: To easily serve a crowd, take the single-serve martini recipe and multiply each ingredient by 8.In a large airtight container, combine the sugars and cinnamon and store until ready to serve. For the martinis, combine all liquid ingredients in a large pitcher and chill until ready to serve. For a non-alcoholic version, stir 1–2 tablespoons of the syrup into hot or iced coffee for a cozy mocktail.
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Recipe by Brittany Furbee
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Contributing City
Charlotte