Christmas coffee reimagined… Crafted for togetherness, this Spiced Rum & Pear Espresso Martini adds a fun, festive twist to late-night game nights, countless rewatches of Love Actually, and all the wonderfully chaotic holiday moments in between.
Spiced Pear Syrup: Step 1
Combine the sugar, pear, and water in a saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the pear is soft and the liquid has thickened.
Spiced Pear Syrup: Step 2
Take the saucepan off the heat and stir in the ground spices.
Spiced Pear Syrup: Step 3
Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
Spiced Pear Syrup: Step 4
Once cooled, blend the mixture until smooth, then strain it through a fine mesh sieve to remove any pulp.
Spiced Pear Syrup: Step 5
This batch of syrup makes about 25–30 servings. Store it in a bottle or airtight container and use within one week.
Espresso: Step 1
Brew a double shot of your FESTIVE SPIRIT espresso using our brewing guide. Our favorite recipe:
- 18g ground coffee in; 36 - 40g brewed espresso out
- 26 - 30 second extraction
(Let the espresso cool before moving on to the next steps.)
Spiced Rum Espresso Martini: Step 1:
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add your favorite spiced rum, the spiced pear syrup (homemade or store-bought), double espresso, and barista oat milk.
Spiced Rum Espresso Martini: Step 2:
Shake vigorously until the mixture is well chilled and frothy.
Spiced Rum Espresso Martini: Step 3:
Double strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
