White Chocolate Martini Recipe 455

Steps:

• Combine the water and espresso powder in a large measuring cup. Whisk to dissolve. Set aside to cool. Pour into 2 ice cube trays. Freeze until solid, at least 8 hours. Transfer the ice cubes to a resealable plastic bag and store in the freezer for up to 3 days.
• Combine the half-and-half and white chocolate in a small bowl. Place over a small pan of barely simmering water. Stir until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth, about 5 minutes. Cool the chocolate mixture, whisking occasionally. Scrape the chocolate mixture into a blender. Add the vodka, sugar, vanilla and espresso ice cubes. Blend until smooth, at least 1 minute.
• Pour into 4 large martini glasses. Garnish with grated white chocolate, if using, and serve.

Steps:

• Pour liqueur and vodka into a shaker filled with ice. If you wrap a towel around the shaker it will make the drink colder. Shake vigorously.
• Sprinkle dark chocolate shavings on top and pour into 2 martini glasses.
• This should make 2 drinks but I shamelessly drink the whole thing myself.

Steps:

• Tip the grated chocolate onto a plate. Brush the rim of a martini glass with a little maple syrup or honey, then dip into the chocolate to coat. Chill the glass until needed.
• Pour the crème de cacao, cream, vanilla and vodka into a cocktail shaker and add a handful of ice. Shake until the outside of the shaker feels ice-cold. Strain the drink into the prepared glass to serve.

Steps:

• Place chocolate syrup in bottom of martini glass.
• Use a toothpick to "drag" the chocolate syrup up the side of the glass.
• Place liquer, vodka and ice in cocktail shaker.
• Shake until well mixed
• Strain into prepared glass.
• If this is too strong simply add 2 ounces of cream when skaking.

Steps:

• Pour liqueur and vodka into a shaker filled with ice. If you wrap a towel around the shaker it will make the drink colder. Shake vigorously. Sprinkle dark chocolate shavings on top and pour into 2 martini glasses. This should make 2 drinks but I shamelessly drink the whole thing myself.