Description

A rich, creamy, and cozy cocktail that balances bitter coffee with sweet brown sugar and warm cinnamon. This 5-minute drink tastes like a liquid cinnamon roll and is perfect for relaxing evenings.

Ingredients

Scale

2 oz Vodka
2 oz Espresso (freshly brewed or strong coffee)
1 oz Brown Sugar Syrup
0.5 oz Heavy Cream
1 pinch Cinnamon
Ice (lots of it)

Instructions

Make the brown sugar syrup by combining equal parts brown sugar and water in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat until dissolved, then let cool completely.
Brew the espresso or strong coffee. Let it cool slightly so it is warm, not boiling.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Add vodka, espresso, brown sugar syrup, heavy cream, and a pinch of cinnamon to the shaker.
Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until ice-cold and frothy.
Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice or a chilled martini glass.
Garnish with coffee beans or a cinnamon stick if desired.

Notes

For best results, use fresh espresso and shake hard to create foam. The brown sugar syrup can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to two weeks. Do not reheat this drink; serve cold. For a lighter version, substitute almond milk for heavy cream and reduce syrup to 0.5 oz.

Prep Time: 1 minute
Cook Time: 4 minutes
Category: Cocktail
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 generous drink
Calories: 250
Sugar: 12
Sodium: 10
Fat: 5
Saturated Fat: 3
Carbohydrates: 15
Protein: 1

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