Best Espresso Martini without Khalua [Mocktail]

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup filtered water
• 2 Tbsps organic brown sugar
• 1 tsp instant coffee or espresso powder
• 1 (7.4 oz) can dairy-free condensed milk
• 1 ounce freshly-brewed espresso, cooled
• 1 ounce Kahlua substitute
• 1 ounce Ritual Zero Proof Rum Alternative ((You can totally omit this and add 1/4 cup on dairy-free milk, if preferred))
• Crushed ice
• Whole coffee beans

Instructions

1. 1

   --- TO MAKE THE KAHLUA SUBSTITUTE: ---

2. 2

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

3. 3

   --- TO MAKE THE MARTINI: ---

4. 4

   Add all of the martini ingredients together in a cocktail shaker (including the cooled Kahlua sub), shaking vigorously until combined and foamy.

5. 5

   Assemble the martini: Using a cocktail (or regular) strainer, strain the espresso martini into your favorite cocktail or martini glass and top with 3 whole coffee beans, if desired. NOTE: You can also top your martini with your fave garnish ideas!

6. 6

   Sip and Enjoy!