Wednesday, May 16, 2007

espresso martini

With the popularity of espresso shops and martini bars is it any wonder that the espresso martini has become popular as well? Sometimes called the espressotini, this drink is a perfect blend of caffeine and alcohol. If you’re looking for a buzz that picks you up while relaxing you at the same time, then it's time that you asked your barista or your bartender for an espresso martini.

So what is an espresso martini? Well, that depends on who you ask. There are so many variations of this drink out there that there isn't a generally accepted recipe. The only consistent ingredients are espresso and vodka and even then the espresso is sometimes substituted with coffee or even instant coffee crystals.

The best espresso martinis are usually made with real espresso. If you're making one at home, be sure to let it cool to room temperature before adding it to your cocktail shaker. Using ice to cool down your espresso will just give you watered down espresso.

The vodka in an espresso martini is almost always of the flavored variety. The most popular option is using a vanilla vodka and adding a coffee liqueur. But now there are espresso flavored vodkas available as well. Whether you use unflavored vodka, vanilla or espresso just remember that you don't want to use gin. It's true that martinis are made with gin but it really doesn't taste great when mixed with espresso.

Once the vodka and the espresso are added this is where all the variations come into play. Some people like to add a splash of Grand Marnier, while other recipes call for Tia Maria or Amaretto. Even chocolate liqueurs can be added if you prefer the taste of a mochaccino to a regular espresso. If you like the taste of one of these liqueurs and you think it will go with your espresso martini then give it a try. Whatever you choose, be sure to only use a splash because the main purpose of this additional liqueur is to add a just hint of flavor. You don't want to overpower the primary flavors of the martini.

The one thing that almost all espresso martini recipes agree on is the garnish. Three espresso beans will top your drink off properly. The rules for garnishes say that odd amounts are lucky so go with one, three or five beans.

Espresso martinis are becoming more and more popular no matter how they are made. Whether you're a regular at your local coffee house or that swanky martini bar in the city, why not order an espressotini the next time you're looking for new and unusual drink.

Anthony Tripodi is the webmaster of EndlessCoffeeBreak.com For more drink ideas like the Espresso Martini, please visit http://www.endlesscoffeebreak.com

Saturday, April 7, 2007

Best Chocolate martini recipe

This is definately one of my favourite martini recipes and in my mind the best martini recipe there is. Why? CHOCOLATE mmmmmm I love chocolate and I know your guests will as well.
Come have you ever had anyone turn down chocolate. NO So you just know if you serve them a great chocolate martini that they're going to say Yes Yes Yes.
So here is a fantastic chocolate martin recipe.

you'll just a few ingredients to make this chocolate martini recipe.

You'll need some chocolate flavoured liqueur some cherry wine and of course your very best brand of vodka. I recommend Grey goose if you can get it affordably. Then of course you'll need some toppings. Whats more seductive than cherries. Think of all the possibilities that cherries offer. Now dip them in chocolate and you have THE best chocolate martini recipe.

60ml chocolate flavoured liqueur

60ml cherry wine

60ml vodka

15ml chocolate syrup

Fresh cherries and chocolate-dipped cherries to garnish

Instructions:

Grab a cocktail shaker fill it with ice, add the chocolate cherry liqueur and vodka to the shaker. Shake it like a pro to mix all the deliciousness together and of course to get it chilled. Drizzle the chocolate syrup into one of your best martini cocktail glasses. What makes it that much better is to have the glasses come straight from the freezer. Of course you'll only do this once because you wont be able to pry the glasses from your guests fingers after the first one. Then pour in the liqueur cocktail mix. place the cherries in the martini glass - an voila in minutes you have your guests drooling over the best chocolate martini recipe they have ever seen


Best Martin Recipes

Welcome to best martini recipes.


This blog is dedicated to all you martini drinkers !!
This blog is going to feature the best in martini recipes from the web and other places.
Nothing like entertaining people and being able to impress them with some of the best martini recipes they have ever had.