Recipes
Chocolate Orange Espresso Martini
Nothing sums up Christmas quite like this silky choc-orange vibe
Nothing sums up Christmas quite like this silky choc-orange vibe
Cook: 10 Mins
Serves: 1
Price: £1.80 per serving
Nutritional Information
Each 120ml serving contains
Energy
1064kj
215kcal
1064kj
215kcal
11%
Fat
0.5g
0.5g
Low
1%
1%
Saturates
0.3g
0.3g
Low
2%
2%
Sugars
14.1g
14.1g
High
16%
16%
Salt
0.02g
0.02g
Low
0%
0%
of your reference intake.
Typical energy values per 100g:
887kj/212kcal
Typical energy values per 100g:
887kj/212kcal
Ingredients
125g granulated sugar
125ml water
1/2 or 1 small orange, finely grated zest
1tsp cocoa powder
35ml cooled espresso
2tsp orange syrup
50ml vodka
25ml orange triple sec
Method
1
Make ahead: Orange Syrup. Put 125g granulated sugar, 125ml water, and the finely grated zest of 1/2 or 1 small orange in a saucepan.
2
Heat gently until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is simmering. Take off the heat, leave to cool then strain. Keeps for 2 days in the fridge.
3
Making the cocktail: Stir 1tsp cocoa powder into a 35ml shot of cooled espresso or strong coffee. Pour into the cocktail shaker along with 2tsp orange syrup, 50ml vodka, 25ml orange triple sec. Add a handful of ice and shake really well - the shaker should feel icy cold.
4
Next, strain into a martini or coupe glass. Garnish with a piece of orange zest on the rim of the glass and serve.