Chocolate Espresso Martini

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This Chocolate Espresso Martini is a delicious twist on the classic espresso martini - just three ingredients and under five minutes: vanilla vodka, espresso and Creme de Cacao. Here's how to make it.

About This Chocolate Espresso Martini

If you're looking for the best espresso martini recipe then pull up a chair, I've got you! Normally Dear Reader, I would not advocate buying a whole new bottle of liqueur for anything. I mean there are some spirits and liqueurs you just have on hand (vodka, gin, Baileys, Grand Marnier, brandy) for cooking or for cocktail making but Creme de Cacao? What even is that? But once I tried it, I liked it so much that I now make all my espresso martinis like this. The chocolate doesn't give it an overly sweet flavour or an overly chocolatey flavour. To me it really enhances the flavour of the espresso as does the vanilla vodka. It's a perfect Valentines Day cocktail drink too!

5 Tips For The Best Espresso Martini Recipe

1 - There are only 3 ingredients needed: espresso, Vanilla Vodka and Creme de Cacao

2 - Start with freshly brewed espresso but let it cool off first. You will not get a nice head of foam unless the coffee is chilled.

3 - Make sure to add plenty of ice to the shaker and shake it for at least 30 seconds to get a thick head of foam!

4 - You can sieve some cocoa powder on top and add some coffee beans or leave as is.

5 - If you want a classic Espresso Martini without the chocolate try my Espresso Martini recipe here

Chocolate Espresso Martini Recipe

An Original Recipe by Lorraine Elliott

Recipe Overview

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Cooking time: 0 minutes

Makes 2 martinis

Ingredients Needed

• 80ml/2.8flozs vanilla vodka
• 60ml/2.1flozs espresso coffee, cold
• 60ml/2.1flozs Creme de Cacao
• Cocoa powder and coffee beans to decorate

Step-By-Step Cooking Instructions

Step 1 - Place the vanilla vodka, cold espresso and Creme de Cacao in a cocktail shaker with a cup of ice. Shake vigorously for at least 30 seconds. Pour into coupe or martini glasses. Sieve cocoa powder on top and add 3 coffee beans.

Personal Note

I'll be making these Chocolate Espresso Martinis on Valentines Day tonight. I actually have a big work day from early until dinner time on Valentines Day and I know that I'll return home exhausted and in need for a pick me up. That's the problem with having Valentines Day on a Friday. In fact we are having our Valentines Day dinner on the weekend instead. Mr NQN isn't really responsible enough to pick a restaurant for Valentines Day because I am so particular. In fact he doesn't even really know when Valentines day is.

The reason I know this is because I said to him a few weeks ago, "I've changed dinner with Valentina to the 17th of January."

"Oh good, so we're having dinner at the sailing club for Valentines Day?" he said.

"That's not Valentines Day!" I exclaimed. Sigh...

So tell me Dear Reader, have you ever tried a chocolate espresso martini? And do you know when Valentines day is?

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