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Apple Caramel Espresso Martini in a long-stemmed glass
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Apple Caramel Espresso Martini

This Apple Caramel Espresso Martini is the perfect sweetened coffee mocktail that's perfect for apple season and any coffee lover!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Drinks
Keyword: alcohol-free, apple, caramel, coffee, drinks, easy, espresso, fall recipe, holiday, martini, mocktail
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Shanika

Ingredients

KAHLUA SUBSTITUTE:

  • ¼ cup filtered water
  • 2 Tbsps organic brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon instant coffee or espresso powder

SIMPLE APPLE SYRUP:

  • 1 Granny smith apples, sliced
  • ¼ cup organic brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup filtered water
  • Pinch of ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of ground nutmeg
  • Pinch of ground allspice

MARTINI:

  • cup brewed espresso
  • ¼ cup simple apple syrup
  • ¼ cup Almond milk (You can use your fave plant-based milk!)
  • ¼ cup dairy-free condensed milk (I love using Let's Do...Organic)
  • 2-3 Tbsps vegan caramel sauce, homemade or store-bought
  • 2 Tbsps Kahlua substitute mixture
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

GARNISH:

  • Crushed ice
  • Granny smith apple slices
  • Rosemary sprigs
  • Vegan caramel sauce drizzle

Instructions

TO MAKE THE SIMPLE APPLE SYRUP:

  • In a saucepan over medium-high heat, add together all ingredients (stirring them to combine) and bring to a boil, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to low and simmer for another 1-2 minutes or so. Remove from heat and let cool completely.

TO MAKE THE KAHLUA SUBSTITUTE:

  • In a saucepan over medium-high heat, add the water and brown sugar, stirring until sugar has dissolved completely, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in the espresso powder until dissolved. Let cool.

TO MAKE THE MARTINI:

  • Add all of the martini ingredients together in a cocktail shaker with a bit of crushed ice, shaking well until combined.
  • Assemble the martinis: For each martini, fill a good cocktail or martini glass halfway with crushed ice and pour the apple caramel espresso martini mixture in each glass(es) until it's filled ¾ of the way. Top with apple slices, fresh rosemary sprigs, drizzle of caramel, or your favorite garnish.
  • Sip and Enjoy!

Notes

  • KAHLUA: Kahlúa coffee liqueur is one of the main ingredients in many of the world's favorite cocktails. Therefore, to make this recipe non-alcoholic----I created a great simple syrup substitute.
  • ALCOHOL: If you'd like to keep this recipe dairy-free, but want to spruce things up with alcohol, feel free to add 1 ounce of rum, vodka, etc.
  • SERVING: To make additional martinis, simply double or triple ingredients, depending on need.