Recipe courtesy of Yellowstone: The Official Dutton Ranch Family Cookbook; Photo by © Waterbury Publications Inc.

Beth’s Coffee Vodka Martini

• 4 oz vodka
• 2 oz very strong coffee or espresso, chilled
• 2 oz coffee liqueur
• 2 lemon twists
• Simple syrup, to sweeten (optional)

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In a cocktail shaker, combine the vodka, coffee and coffee liqueur. Fill the shaker with ice. Cover and shake gently until combined. Taste and sweeten to taste with simple syrup, if desired.

Strain the cocktail into 2 martini glasses, dividing evenly. Garnish each with a lemon twist and serve.

Note: To make simple syrup, add equal parts water and sugar to a small saucepan, bring to a boil, and stir until the sugar dissolves. Let cool completely, and then transfer to a jar and refrigerate until chilled. The simple syrup can be refrigerated for up to 1 week.