Vanilla Coffee Dream

This Vanilla Coffee Dream cocktail is a delightful blend of coffee, vanilla, and rum, creating a rich and creamy martini with a touch of sweetness. The crushed coffee beans and vanilla-infused simple syrup lend depth and flavor to this indulgent beverage. Perfect for those who enjoy a hint of vanilla in their coffee, this cocktail is a luxurious treat for any time of the day.

Vanilla Coffee Dream

Indulge in the rich and creamy Vanilla Coffee Dream, a delightful coffee martini with a hint of vanilla and a touch of sweetness.

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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 ounces Pyrat Rum XO Reserve (or 2 ounces bourbon)
  • 3 tablespoons half and half

Instructions

  1. Crush the coffee beans using a mortar and pestle or a heavy skillet on a cutting board.
  2. In a small saucepan, simmer the sugar and water until the sugar dissolves. Add the scraped seeds from the vanilla bean and whisk the mixture.
  3. Let the vanilla simple syrup cool.
  4. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  5. Add the crushed coffee beans, 1 tablespoon of the vanilla simple syrup, the rum, and half-and-half to the shaker.
  6. Shake the mixture until well-chilled, for at least 30 seconds.
  7. Strain the drink through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled martini glass, discarding the coffee beans. Serve chilled.