Vodka Espresso Martini

December 24, 2020 FoodBlogChef

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VODKA ESPRESSO MARTINI
Ingredients:
2 oz. premium vodka (or tequila, if you prefer)
1 oz. chilled espresso (or other strong coffee: I use 50/50 Espresso and French Roast)
½ oz. Tia Maria (or Kahlúa)
½ oz. Amaretto (or Simple Syrup)
lightly whisked heavy cream to float on top
cocoa powder
orange zest
Preparation:
1. Pour the first four ingredients into a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a martini glass.
2. Gently pour or spoon your desired amount of lightly whisked cream atop.
3. Sprinkle cocoa powder over the cream. (Using a fine-mesh sieve helps to achieve a more uniform light sprinkle.)
4. Rub the rim of the glass with a piece of orange zest and garnish with a twist of orange zest.

Here’s my version of the Vodka Espresso Martini, an after-dinner drink that will pick-you-up after a big feast. Cocktail Culture legend has it that the Vodka Espresso Martini was invented by British bartender Dick Bradsell in response to a request from model Kate Moss for a drink “...that will wake me up and f**k me up.” Cheers mate!