Spicy Espresso Martino

Name: Spicy Espresso Martino
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Yield: 1 drink
Ingredients: 1/2 cup whole milk; One 1.5-ounce shot brewed espresso (3 tablespoons), slightly cooled; 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup; 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; Large pinch of cayenne pepper; Whipped cream, for topping; One 4-ounce bar bittersweet chocolate; 1 cinnamon stick

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Level: Easy

Total: 10 min
Active: 10 min

Yield: 1 drink

I love chocolate milkshakes and this espresso “martino” is the perfect pick-me-up on New Year’s Eve so I can stay up for the midnight ball drop. The warm spices bring this mocktail to a whole new level. It’s a great way to start the new year on a sweet note.

Level: Easy

Total: 10 min
Active: 10 min

Yield: 1 drink

Ingredients

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1/2 cup whole milk

One 1.5-ounce shot brewed espresso (3 tablespoons), slightly cooled

1 tablespoon chocolate syrup

1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Large pinch of cayenne pepper

Whipped cream, for topping

One 4-ounce bar bittersweet chocolate

1 cinnamon stick

Directions

Combine the milk, espresso, chocolate syrup, vanilla, cayenne and 1 cup ice in a cocktail shaker and shake well. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Top with whipped cream and use a rasp grater to grate some of the chocolate and cinnamon stick on top. Garnish with the cinnamon stick.