Espresso Soda

• 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

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.
2. Remove from the heat, add the espresso beans and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
3. Strain, cover and refrigerate until very cold, at least 2 hours.
4. Fill 8 tall glasses with ice.
5. Add about 1/4 cup of the espresso syrup to each glass.
6. If desired, add a shot of vodka and coffee liqueur with the syrup and stir well.
7. Fill to the top with club soda.

sugar, espresso beans, cubes, coffee, shots very cold vodka, very cold club soda

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/espresso-soda-recipe.html (may not work)