Food & Cooking Recipes Drink Recipes Cocktail Recipes Espresso-Vanilla Liqueur Be the first to rate & review! By Martha Stewart Martha Stewart Martha Stewart is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and lifestyle expert who has taught millions of people through generations the joy of entertaining, cooking, gardening, collecting, crafting, and home renovating via her eponymous magazine, Martha Stewart Living, Emmy-winning television shows, and 99 books (and counting). Based in Katonah, N.Y., where she helms her 156-acre Bedford Farm, Martha is America's first self-made female billionaire. Editorial Guidelines Updated on November 30, 2021 Rate PRINT Share Close Photo: Justin Walker Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 3 days Yield: 4 to 5 cups Espresso martinis are back and they are a lovely way to use this homemade espresso-vanilla infused liqueur. It also makes a great holiday gift for those who like to imbibe an occasional fancy cocktail at home. Ingredients 1 ½ cups coarsely ground espresso (from 8 ounces whole beans) 3 cinnamon sticks (each about 2 inches long) 1 bottle (750 milliliters) vodka, such as Smirnoff 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 cups Simple Syrup 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Directions Combine espresso, cinnamon sticks, and vodka in a large nonreactive jar; cover and let stand at room temperature 1 to 2 days. Strain through a cheese-cloth-lined sieve, then through a coffee-filter-lined sieve. Stir in simple syrup to taste, then vanilla. Divide mixture among clean jars. Refrigerate up to 3 months. Cook's Notes You can download the free, printable gift tags you see on the bottles here. Originally appeared: Martha Stewart Living, December 2021 Rate It PRINT