Taking the ultimate party starter to the next level, cocktail maestro Simon Kerr’s pimped-up variation of the classic espresso martini adds vanilla bean-infused top shelf vodka, salted caramel and primo coffee for a celebration of pure decadence.

Fixin’s

• 60ml vanilla bean infused Belvedere vodka
• 30ml Monin salted caramel syrup
• 30ml L’affare coffee 3 coffee beans (garnish)

Method

Fill a martini glass with ice and leave to chill. Fill a Boston shaker with ice, add all ingredients and shake hard. Strain liquid and discard ice. Return liquid to shaker and dry-shake hard to create a crema. Empty the martini glass and double strain contents into glass, then garnish with three coffee beans.