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Jarhn Blutstein's Dirty Chai Espresso Martini

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Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz tequila (Blutstein likes Lalo or Dobel Diamante)
  • 1 oz freshly brewed espresso (best if real espresso, not from a pod or cold brew)
  • 1/2 oz coffee liqueur (Blutstein likes Lucano or Mr. Blacks)
  • 1/2 oz masala chai simple syrup
  • 1 star anise, for garnish
For the masala chai simple syrup
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 tbsp loose masala chai ("I love Vahdam Masala loose chai," says Blutstein)

Method
 

  1. Combine all liquid ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake hard for 30 seconds.
  2. Strain into a coupe glass. If you did not get a foamy head, empty out the ice from the shaker and pour the drink back in and dry shake (aka, shake without ice) for another 15 seconds and re-strain into the coupe.
  3. Garnish with the star anise. Cheers!
Masala chai simple syrup
  1. Add all ingredients to a saucepan and bring to a boil for 5 minutes. Turn down to a low simmer and cook for 15 minutes. Allow to cool and strain into a container with a tight lid. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.