Popcorn Martini Recipe

popcorn martini
Pop! Pop! Pop! This Popcorn Martini is guaranteed to keep you home from the movies.
ingredients
Popcorn Essence
2 cups water
2 tbsp sugar
½ tsp kosher salt
2½ cups plain popcorn
Martini
4 oz. popcorn water
1½ oz butterscotch ripple
1 oz vodka
½ oz heavy cream
directions
1. For the popcorn essence, in a small saucepan bring the water, sugar and salt to a boil over medium heat. Add popcorn and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 5 minutes and strain mixture through cheesecloth, reserving the liquid and discarding the kernels. Allow to cool.
2. For the martini, place a handful of ice cubes into a cocktail shaker. Add popcorn essence, butterscotch ripple, vodka and cream. Shake well to combine and pour into a chilled martini glass.
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