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Tiramisu Martini

An elegant cocktail that captures the flavors of classic tiramisu in a single, silky, coffee-infused martini with a cocoa rim and coffee bean garnish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks and Beverages
Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 ounces vodka
  • 1 ounce Kahlua or coffee liqueur
  • 1.5 ounces mascarpone cream
  • 0.5 ounces strong espresso cooled to room temperature
  • 2 dashes vanilla extract
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting rim and garnish
  • 2 to 3 coffee beans for garnish
  • 1 cup ice for shaking
  • 0.5 ounce honey or simple syrup optional

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker or mixing glass
  • Jigger for measuring spirits
  • Cocktail strainer
  • Coupe or martini glass
  • Bar spoon or regular spoon
  • Small plate for the cocoa rim
  • Microplane zester or fine sieve for cocoa powder
  • Whisk or small electric mixer (optional)

Method
 

  1. Chill your coupe or martini glass in the freezer for at least three minutes or fill it with ice water while you prepare the drink.
  2. Pour unsweetened cocoa powder onto a small plate and lightly wet the rim of your glass with a damp finger or paper towel; rotate the rim in the cocoa powder until evenly coated.
  3. Add ice to your cocktail shaker until it is about three-quarters full.
  4. Pour 2 ounces vodka and 1 ounce Kahlua or coffee liqueur into the shaker with the ice.
  5. Add 1.5 ounces mascarpone cream to the shaker.
  6. Pour 0.5 ounces cooled espresso into the shaker, then add 2 dashes vanilla extract.
  7. Secure the shaker and shake vigorously for 12 to 15 seconds.
  8. Strain the mixture into the prepared coupe or martini glass using a cocktail strainer.
  9. Float 2 to 3 coffee beans on top and dust lightly with additional cocoa powder; serve immediately.

Notes

Make your mascarpone cream ahead by whisking room-temperature mascarpone with a touch of vanilla and powdered sugar, then refrigerate in a squeeze bottle for easy portioning and presentation.