Matriarch Martini: An Espresso Martini Twist

• 1 1/2 ozbourbon
• 3/4 oztart cherry juice
• 3/4 ozespresso
• 1/2 ozvanilla demerara syrup

Preparation

1. 1.

   Add all of the ingredients to a shaker filled with ice. Shake until cold, then strain into a chilled glass. Garnish.

2. 2.

   Vanilla Demerara SyrupCombine 1 cup of demerara sugar with a 1/4 tsp. of vanilla extract in a small saucepan with 1 cup of water over medium-high heat. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved, then remove from the heat. Let cool to room temperature before pouring into an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.