Dress Up Your Regular Espresso Martini with This Festive Twist

Ian Palmer

9 December 2024 at 2:11 pm·1-min read

two elegant cocktails served in stemmed glasses with festive decorations — Christmas Cocoa Martini Becky Luigart-Stayner

Yields: 1 serving

Prep Time: 5 mins

Total Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

1 1/2 oz.
aged rum
1 1/2 oz.
espresso (or cold brew concentrate)
1/2 oz.
crème de cacao
1/2 oz.
coffee liqueur
1/4 oz.
maple syrup
3
dashes chocolate bitters
Cacao powder, for garnish

Directions

Combine aged rum, espresso, crème de cacao, coffee liqueur, maple syrup, chocolate bitters, and ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake until chilled, 10 to15 seconds. Strain into a coupe or martini glass. Garnish with cocoa powder.

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