Coffee Bean Dream Martini

This Coffee Bean Dream Martini is a luxurious and indulgent cocktail that combines the rich flavors of coffee and vanilla with the smoothness of rum. The crushed coffee beans and vanilla-infused simple syrup create a delightful depth of flavor, complemented by the creamy texture of half-and-half. Served in a chilled martini glass, this cocktail is perfect for those who appreciate a sophisticated and satisfying drink.

Coffee Bean Dream Martini

A luxurious and indulgent martini with rich coffee and vanilla flavors, complemented by rum and a creamy texture.

4.05 from 64 votes

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 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 to create a vanilla-infused simple syrup, then let it cool.
  3. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, add the crushed coffee beans, 1 tablespoon of the vanilla simple syrup, the rum, and half-and-half.
  4. Cover the shaker and shake well for at least 30 seconds.
  5. Strain the drink through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled martini glass, discarding the coffee beans.
  6. Serve the martini chilled.