Espresso Amaretto Martini
I love the flavor and aroma of Amaretto liqueurs. The other day while making my White Chocolate Cranberry Delights, I had a bottle of Amaretto out and threw a splash into a shot of espresso. It was so tasty and I knew that I had to create a drink around these flavors. The chocolate, espresso bean and toasted almond rim is optional, but the sweetness and crunch add texture and a depth to the drink that is just perfect!
Espresso Amaretto Martini
2014-12-17 13:34:47
Serves 1
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 ounce vodka
- 1 ounce espresso at room temperature*
- 1 ounce amaretto
- splash of half & half
- ¼ cup of espresso beans
- ¼ cup of toasted almonds
- chocolate sauce
Instructions
- Start by pulsing the toasted almonds and espresso beans in the bowl of a food processor, until crushed, but not too fine.
- Mix vodka, espresso, amaretto and half & half in a martini shaker with ice. Shake!
- Dip the rim of the martini glass in the chocolate sauce and then dip into the almond espresso bean mixture.
- Pour drink into prepared glass and enjoy.
Notes
- *I have a home espresso machine that I use make the shots of espresso in advance. You could buy the shots from your local coffee shop, or use instant or a stovetop espresso maker such as the Bialetti.
Shaun Myrick https://www.shaunmyrick.com/
