ESPRESSO SODA

ESPRESSO SODA

Prep time: 15 minutes, Yield:

8 servings, Enjoy in 3 hours

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/4 cup pulverized Britt Espresso roast beans
  • Ice cubes
  • 8 shots very cold coffee liqueur (optional)
  • 8 shots very cold vodka (optional)
  • 8 cups very cold club soda

 

DIRECTIONS:

  • 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 heat, add the pulverized espresso beans and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Strain, cover and refrigerate until very cold, at least 2 hours.
  • Fill 8 tall glasses with ice. Add about ¼ cup of the espresso syrup to each glass.
  • If desired, add a shot of vodka and coffee liqueur to the glass, stir well.
  • Fill to the top with club soda. Oooo, la la!

MOCHA TOPPING:

  • Place chocolate chips in a small bowl.
  • Bring brewed coffee to simmer in a small saucepan.
  • Pour heated coffee over the chips and stir until melted and smooth.
  • Let mixture stand until it begins to thicken (about an hour).
  • Spread evenly over the brownies.