Red Velvet Espresso Martini

Total Time Prep: 10 min.
Yield 1 serving
Test Kitchen Approved
This decadent red velvet espresso martini tastes like cake with a kick. It's crowned with a creamy cold foam that tastes like cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon cheesecake extract
  • 1 tablespoon whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • MARTINI:
  • Ice cubes
  • 2 ounces cake-flavored vodka
  • 1 ounce brewed espresso, cooled
  • 1/2 ounce coffee liqueur
  • 1/4 ounce chocolate liqueur
  • 1/2 teaspoon red velvet cake extract
  • 2 to 3 drops red food coloring
  • Finely crumbled red velvet cake, for garnish

Directions

  1. In a glass jar, whisk together heavy cream, cheesecake extract and milk. Stir in confectioners’ sugar and vanilla extract. Use a milk frothing wand to beat the mixture until it has doubled in volume; set aside.
  2. Fill a cocktail shaker three-fourths full with ice cubes. Add vodka, espresso, liqueurs, red velvet extract and food coloring. Cover; shake until condensation forms on the outside of the shaker. Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
  3. Carefully spoon the cold foam onto the cocktail. Garnish with a light dusting of crumbled red velvet cake, if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 644 calories, 32g fat (20g saturated fat), 99mg cholesterol, 122mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.

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