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Espresso Martini Recipe

"A little Half & Half, espresso vodka, and cream de cacao"




espresso martini recipe This espresso martini recipe is adapted from the Wynn Las Vegas.

This was featured in their January 2010 newsletter and I thought WOO HOO! One fork in the road where we part ways. They add simple syrup. I don't. It's already soooo sweet without it!

If you are looking for a creamy Italian drink also check out my:

White Chocolate Martini Recipe

Cafe Amaretto

Kahlua And Cream Recipe



And if you were looking for a dessert with an espresso coffee type flavor - perhaps my coffee dessert recipes would be what you are looking for.

The substitution section has some tips and "stuff" and a full list of Italian drinks I have on my site.

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Espresso Martini



YIELD: 1 serving

INGREDIENTS:

* 1 ½ oz. Espresso Vodka

* 1 oz. Crème de Cacao

* 1 oz. Half & Half



Procedure

* Combine the above ingredients into a mixing glass.

* Add ice and shake well.

* Strain ( but there really won't be much to strain) and pour in a chilled glass.

* Garnish if you want with chocolate shavings on the rim.

* Serve.



Adapted from The Wynn Las Vegas



Substitutions and Questions



Can I use milk instead of half and half?


I would say no. You need the fat in the half and half for flavor. Well, even the simulation of it - so the fat free half and half would do. But really the NORMAL half and half is the best

How much simple syrup was called for in the original recipe?


An 1/8th of an ounce. So, if you think you need it - add it in. I just found it sweet and flavorful enough without.

NOTE: The original recipe from the Wynn uses Triple Olives Espresso Vodka, and Marie Blizzards Dark Crème de Cacao.

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