It’s Not Water: Chocolate Espresso Martini

An espresso martini is the ultimate dessert cocktail. When you’re looking for an after dinner treat to satisfy your sweet tooth, try this recipe with a chocolate twist. You won’t be disappointed with the result!

Makes 1 glass

The ingredients:

• 1 oz vanilla vodka

• 1 oz Godiva chocolate liqueur

• 1 oz Kahlúa or coffee liqueur

• 1 oz instant espresso or fresh espresso

• chocolate syrup for rim 

• 3 coffee beans for garnish

The steps:

1. Pour chocolate syrup on a plate and dip a chilled martini glass upside down in the chocolate to coat the rim of the glass.

2. Bring water to a boil in a microwave-safe measuring cup for 1-2 minutes.

3. Add 1 tbsp of instant espresso to the water, stir and set aside.

4. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker WITHOUT ice. Add the espresso and then fill with 1 cup of ice.

5. Shake for about 10 seconds and pour into your chilled martini glass. Garnish with espresso or coffee beans.

6. Serve and enjoy!

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Specific Ingredients Used:

• Absolut Vanilia Vanilla Flavored Vodka

• Kahlúa Liqueur

• Godiva Chocolate Liqueur

• Ferrara Instant Espresso Coffee

• Hershey’s Chocolate Syrup

Recipe inspired by Kitchen Swagger.

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