Smirnoff Espresso (second from left) with thanks to Splendid Communications |
On its own, the vodka is surprisingly smooth and sippable. The aroma is like a gorgeous fresh brew, and the taste hints strongly at smooth vanilla, with sweetness to match too. Smirnoff Espresso on ice could be a cheat's way out.
Just part of my cocktail kit, with thanks to Splendid Communications |
Smirnoff Espresso and cola |
The twist of orange peel, twisted over the drink so the orange oils are expressed over the drink itself, adds the freshness of citrus. For something so simple to make, it's a winner. See video instructions here.
Mise en place for raspberry chocolate martini |
All one needs are raspberries (fresh here, but I'm sure frozen would suffice), chocolate sauce, ice and of course, Smirnoff Espresso.
Raspberries, chocolate sauce, Smirnoff Espresso and ice in the shaker glass |
Ice is important - the more the better as more means a lower overall temperature and that it will melt more slowly than something with less ice (and thus at a warmer temperature - ah, logic prevails).
Raspberry chocolate martini |
Best served in a little espresso cup rather than a large teacup (saucer is a must), it needs to be strained with a Hawthorne strainer, if not also double strained with a fine sieve to remove the raspberry seeds from the cocktail. See video instructions here.
I must have been a little heavy-handed with the chocolate sauce, as mine was more a chocolate cocktail than anything else. Nonetheless, a fabulous alternative to dessert; a nice end to the night in; and a fun start to a night out.
Food, booze and shoes received a sample of Smirnoff Espresso and cocktail ingredients and equipment with many thanks from Splendid Communications.
Other cocktail recipes utilising Smirnoff Espresso can be found here (White Russian and Smirnoff Espresso Martini).
6 comments:
I didn't know about this but am glad I have seen this post! Yummmmm. I need to get some of this to try, its uses are endless!
Is it wrong that all I want to do with this is make a syrup like the vanilla extract?
Hi The Food Mentalist - Only in select duty free stores for a few more days!
Hi Lorraine - Vodka syrup? Sounds good to me...!
could be a replacement for a caffeine hit in the morning perhaps :-)
The fact that it's clear is screwing with my mind! I want it to be a dark colour, like coffee liqueur =p
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