Chocolate Espresso
You can use your infusion with any recipe!
To make a mocktail, infuse with hot water (not recommended for sangria mix). To make a cocktail, infuse with your favorite spirit. Infusions are best after 1-3 days. If you need it quicker, try heating the spirit. Strain and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks (this is the safe bet but we have definitely used them after 2 weeks and no one’s face fell off).
When making a cocktail/mocktail, your infusion replaces the alcohol and sweetener in the cocktail recipe. If the recipe calls for simple syrup or juice, add water in a 1:1 ratio. For example, if a recipe calls for 1 oz rum and 1 oz peach mango simple syrup… add 1 oz peach mango rum infusion and 1 oz water.
Mocha Espresso Martini
1 oz chilled espresso or cold brew coffee
2 oz infused vodka
1 oz coffee liqueur
1/2 oz water
Ice
Add ingredients to cocktail shaker and shake vigorously until frothy
Strain and pour into chilled martini glass
Garnish with 3 espresso beans and/or a shaving of chocolate if desired. You can also line the inside of the glass with chocolate syrup before pouring.
Frozen Mudslide (makes 4)
4 cups ice (or 2 cups ice and 2 cups vanilla ice cream)
1.5 oz infused vodka
1.5 oz coffee liqueur
1.5 oz Irish cream liqueur
splash of cream or milk if not using ice cream
Add ingredients to blender and blend until thick and fully combined
Garnish with whipped cream and/or a shaving of chocolate if desired. You can also line the inside of the glass with chocolate syrup before pouring.
White Russian
1 cup ice
2 oz infused vodka
1 oz coffee liqueur
1 oz milk or heavy cream
Add vodka and coffee liqueur to an ice-filled glass
Top with milk/heavy cream and serve
Chocolate Orange Espresso Mocktini
2 oz chilled espresso or cold brew coffee
2 oz infusion (use hot water in place of alcohol and infuse for 30 minutes)
1 oz orange juice (preferably fresh squeezed)
Ice
Add ingredients to cocktail shaker and shake vigorously until frothy
Strain and pour into chilled martini glass
Garnish with 3 espresso beans and/or a shaving of chocolate if desired and an orange peel twist. You can also line the inside of the glass with chocolate syrup before pouring.