Let’s Drink: Spicy Espresso Martino
TI 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.
Specifically developed for NBC TODAY Hoda and Jenna, NYE 12.31.20.
Spicy Espresso Martino
Prep time: 10 minutes | Total time: 10 minutes
Yields: 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
Instructions:
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.