Espresso-Vanilla Liqueur

Name: Espresso-Vanilla Liqueur
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 3 d
Yield: Makes 4 to 5 cups
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups coarsely ground espresso (from 8 ounces whole beans); 3 cinnamon sticks (each about 2 inches long); 1 bottle (750 milliliters) vodka, such as Smirnoff; 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 cups Simple Syrup; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

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Espresso martinis are back and they are a lovely way to use this homemade espresso-vanilla infused liqueur. It also makes a great holiday gift for those who like to imbibe an occasional fancy cocktail at home.

Martha Stewart Living, December 2021

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Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

total:

3 days

Yield:

Makes 4 to 5 cups

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups coarsely ground espresso (from 8 ounces whole beans)
3 cinnamon sticks (each about 2 inches long)
1 bottle (750 milliliters) vodka, such as Smirnoff
1 1/2 to 2 1/2 cups Simple Syrup
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1
Combine espresso, cinnamon sticks, and vodka in a large nonreactive jar; cover and let stand at room temperature 1 to 2 days. Strain through a cheese-cloth-lined sieve, then through a coffee-filter-lined sieve. Stir in simple syrup to taste, then vanilla. Divide mixture among clean jars. Refrigerate up to 3 months.

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Cook's Notes

You can download the free, printable gift tags you see on the bottles here.

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