Java Dream Martini

This Java Dream Martini is a delightful and sophisticated cocktail with a rich coffee flavor and a touch of vanilla sweetness. The combination of Pyrat Rum XO Reserve, vanilla simple syrup, and half-and-half creates a smooth and indulgent drink perfect for coffee and cocktail lovers alike. Served chilled in a martini glass, it's a luxurious pick-me-up cocktail for any occasion.

Java Dream Martini

A luxurious coffee-infused martini with Pyrat Rum XO Reserve, vanilla simple syrup, and half-and-half, creating a smooth and indulgent drink.

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Ingredients

  • 10 to 12 coffee beans
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
  • 2 oz Pyrat Rum XO Reserve (or bourbon)
  • 3 tbsp half-and-half

Instructions

  1. Crush the coffee beans using a mortar and pestle or a heavy skillet.
  2. In a small saucepan, simmer the sugar and water until the sugar dissolves, then add the scraped vanilla bean seeds to make vanilla simple syrup. Let it cool.
  3. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add the crushed coffee beans, 1 tbsp of vanilla simple syrup, rum, and half-and-half.
  4. Shake well until chilled, at least 30 seconds.
  5. Strain the drink into a chilled martini glass, discarding the coffee beans.
  6. Serve the Java Dream Martini chilled and enjoy!