Looking for a special Valentine’s drink to share with your mate to celebrate an evening of decadent love? One sip of this aphrodisiacal chocolate espresso martini and you’ll both be hooked — even obsessed — and tempted to drink more than one!
Featuring a rich rim of chocolate that leads into an indulgent blend of espresso, Kahlua, and vanilla-infused vodka, you’ll look forward to skipping dessert and going straight for this luscious drink.
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Not only is it sweet on the tongue, the little boost of caffeine will perk up your senses, making it a perfect after-dinner dinner drink/dessert for a special day, like Valentine’s Day!
The Chocolate Espresso Martini can also be served for a New Year’s Eve bash with your closest friends, or for those occasional cocktail parties when you want to impress your guests.
It’s true that martinis are a sophisticated libation, but making them is a simple affair. You begin by deliciously dipping the rims of your martini glasses in melted chocolate.
While the glasses are chilling, combine the espresso, Kahlua, and vodka. Give the mixture a good shake in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Strain the cocktail into your prepared glasses, garnish with a big juicy strawberry, and get ready to sip.
Drink notes: Though this Valentine’s Day martini is best when made with espresso-machine espresso that boasts fresh brew flavor, you can certainly substitute instant espresso if you don’t have a machine. In addition, if you want give your cocktail an extra boozy kick, try Kahlua Midnight, which is higher in alcohol and exudes a stronger flavor.
Chocolate espresso martini
Yield 2 servings
Ingredients
- 2 ounces good-quality semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup brewed espresso, chilled
- 1/3 cup Kahlua
- 1/3 cup vanilla-flavored vodka
- 1/4 cup water
- Ice
- 2 large strawberries
Instructions
- In small bowl, combine chocolate and 1/4 cup water. Stir well.
- Place bowl over pan of barely simmering water. Stir until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is smooth, about 2 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Dip rims of 2 martini glasses into melted chocolate, allowing excess chocolate to drip back into bowl.
- Chill glasses in freezer for 10 minutes.
- In pitcher, mix espresso, Kahlua and vodka.
- Fill cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add Kahlua mixture and shake for 10 seconds.
- Garnish with strawberry on each glass.
- Strain mixture into prepared glasses and serve.
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