#014 BEST CHOCOLATE BUTTERSCOTCH MARTINI

We haven’t posted a new drink recipe lately and for that…our apologies. Therefore, I have been designated by my better half, the lovely Blonde Meres, to post a follow up recipe to the Hazel Glow.

Since we are just a little bit past Valentine’s Day I think that something with a velvety chocolate flavor is still appropriate. This is a very simple to mix martini that will curve both your chocolate and coffee cravings while adding a delicious butterscotch bonus!

Mav’s Choco-Scotch Espresso Martini

1 oz Svedka ® Vodka
½ oz Espresso Vodka (We’ve been using Seagram’s ® which works nicely)
1 oz DeKuyper Buttershots ®
½ oz Chocolate Liqueur (DeKuyper Dark Crème de Cacao ® may be used)
Chocolate syrup (optional as a garnish)

Start with an icy cold martini glass that’s been chilling in the freezer. Drizzle some chocolate syrup in a zig zag pattern around the interior of the glass and then put the glass back into the freezer. (This allows the chocolate to not get too runny so it will still look pretty when you are ready to pour your drink.)

Add all of the above listed ingredients into a well chilled shaker half filled with ice. Personally I prefer to use a shaker with a separate strainer. That way you get some of the ice chips into the drink.
**Helpful hint-make sure to use crushed ice in your shaker for maximum frostiness; you can always take full sized ice cubes, place them in a plastic bag and bang them on the counter to crush up the cubes.)
Pop the lid on the shaker and shake away for about 10 seconds. Then use your strainer to pour the potent chocolate mocha delight into your chilled & lavishly decorated martini glass.

Blonde Meres & I have just recently created this recipe & it has quickly become one in regular rotation at our house. It packs a powerful punch but the ratios are easy to double so if you want to super size your drink then bombs away!

(It might make your night more interesting..just sayin'..)

So there you have it, Mav’s Choco-Scotch Espresso Martini! Feel free to leave us a comment and let us know if you like it.

Speaking of which; we appreciate the comments that you great folks have been leaving for us. Now get on board and become one of our fellow lushes!

Love everybody in the room,

Blonde Mav

#009: THE SEXUAL HANGOVER (A KILLER CHOCOLATE MARTINI)

We’ve got a new look for the New Year. Ditched the brown backgrounds. Improved our font. Much sexier. So sexy, in fact, that everyone reading this entry is deserving of the Sexual Hangover Martini (pictured in front, with Mav's Caramel Apple Martini in back).

I have an arsenal of about five go-to drinks that never disappoint or let me down. The Sexual Hangover is at the top of that list – most often employed in the following circumstances:

1) After sex
2) Amidst a chocolate craving
3) To treat pain (we’re talking sex injuries, menstrual cramps and/or psychic pain)

The Sexual Hangover is deeply chocolate tasting, spicy and has just enough cream to smooth out the drink without making it heavy. Oh, and it packs a punch. This isn’t a martini that tastes just like chocolate milk. You’ll know you are indulging in a very adult delight when you take a sip of this baby. The recipe that follows is for a solid 4 oz. drink.

The Sexual Hangover

1 ½ oz. Chocolate Vodka
½ oz. Vanilla Vodka
1 oz. Dark Crème de Cacao (*)
2/3 oz. Starbucks Cream Liqueur (%)
1/3 oz. Cinnamon Schnapps (#)

- Drizzle martini glass with chocolate syrup and/or rim with chocolate cocoa powder
- Shake, strain, pour and enjoy!

I implore you to try this drink. It puts most chocolate martinis you’ll find in a bar to shame.

Bye.
Mere

(*) Preferred: Bols or DeKupyer Dark Crème de Cacao; Also works: Godiva Liqueur
(%) Also works: Bailey’s Irish Cream or Kahlua cut w/ Cream
(#) Preferred: Aftershocks; Also works: Goldschlager