Espresso Soda (Bobby Flay) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Ingredients:
2 cups sugar |
1/4 cup espresso beans, crushed in a mortar and pestle |
ice cubes |
8 shots very cold coffee-flavored liqueur, optional |
8 shots very cold vodka, optional |
8 cups very cold club soda |
Directions:
1. Combine the sugar and 2 cups water in a medium saucepan, bring to a boil over high heat and cook until the sugar is completely melted, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the espresso beans and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
2. Strain, cover and refrigerate until very cold, at least 2 hours.
3. Fill 8 tall glasses with ice. Add about 1/4 cup of the espresso syrup to each glass. If desired, add a shot of vodka and coffee liqueur with the syrup and stir well. Fill to the top with club soda.
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