Saturday, May 3, 2008

Vodka Espresso Cocktail

This is a wonderful after dinner martini. One is perfect, alright, maybe two! I made this for my parents one night & when they called me the next day to thank me for a great evening my dad just laughed at how he was up all night. I immediately thought of the effect they may have had on my Mom. Whoah TMI Dad, but turns out it was just the caffeine that kept him awake!

1 oz premium vodka
1 oz cold espresso (I buy mine at Starbucks and just refrigerate it)
1/2 oz Tia Maria
1/2 oz Kahlua

Pour ingredients into a shaker filled with ice. Shake and strain into a martini glass. This makes one drink.
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55 comments:

  1. UnknownMay 4, 2008 at 6:54 PM

    I'm hurt Steph! Remember we tried this the first time together for our xmas get together? You had just got the recipe and we tried it and then headed out to Mt. Dora for our lunch together at the cute place on the lake. : ( Anyway, it was a great drink! More like a dessert! Chocolate and alcohol all in one.

    Tam

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  2. Live.Love.EatMay 5, 2008 at 8:56 AM

    Silly girl, I remember!!!!!! But if I keep just mentioning you on my blog then people will think I only have one friend. ha ha.

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  3. UnknownMay 5, 2008 at 7:47 PM

    OH! You mean this blog wasn't just for me? Oh man, I guess I gotta share ya huh? : )

    Love ya!
    T.

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  4. catOctober 29, 2009 at 4:38 AM

    This sounds yummy!

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  5. The ExpatresseOctober 29, 2009 at 5:12 AM

    Happy SITS Day!

    This recipe reminds me of the recipe for Finnish vodka (my mother's family are Finns . . .)

    You take a glass and put a coin in the bottom. Then you add coffee until you can no longer see the coin. THEN you add vodka until you can see the coin again.

    Scary! (And I like both vodka and coffee.)

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  6. Elizabeth D.October 29, 2009 at 6:06 AM

    Happy SITS day to you, this looks like an interesting drink. I'm a big fan of espresso, maybe I'll give this a try some time. I've never had a martini before...

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  7. Karen & Gerard ZemekOctober 29, 2009 at 6:16 AM

    I pass on anything with Vodka in it. Congrats on your SITS day!

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  8. ChristinaOctober 29, 2009 at 6:45 AM

    Mmm, that sounds yummy and good for a night when you're going to be up late talking or dancing. Fun!

    Happy SITS day!

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  9. SherriOctober 29, 2009 at 7:16 AM

    Whoa! That could be trouble...in a good way:)

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  10. Mimi and TillyOctober 29, 2009 at 7:26 AM

    This cocktail sounds and looks delicious. I'm a Lond Island Ice Tea girl myself! I love cocktails. Happy SITS day. Love your blog! Sending smiles.

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  11. The MommyologistOctober 29, 2009 at 7:44 AM

    I make a drink with the exact same ingredients, but also add a little Godiva chocolate liquor. Mmmmm gotta love those martinis!

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  12. Sassy ChicaOctober 29, 2009 at 7:59 AM

    Ooh-La-La, this sounds delish!!!
    Thank you for sharing:)

    Smooches,
    Sassy Chica

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  13. SandyOctober 29, 2009 at 8:14 AM

    One of my absolute fab after-dinner drinks. Thanks for the recipe but whever I try to do something like that at home, it NEVER compares to what I get out!

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  14. Holyoke HomeOctober 29, 2009 at 8:18 AM

    I like your mom already! That's a great story.

    Happy SITS day!

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  15. Miss Know It AllOctober 29, 2009 at 8:19 AM

    Happy Birthday! Girlfriend, if I didnt know any better I would have had one of these yummy babies with my breakfast. LOL Enjoy your SITS day!

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  16. Julie Dana, The Home StylistOctober 29, 2009 at 8:23 AM

    Sounds wonderful - since it is 8:30 AM now I guess I'll have to wait till tonight.....or maybe not...no one will know, right?

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  17. Small SproutsOctober 29, 2009 at 8:30 AM

    Happy Sits Day! Looks like yummy drink!

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  18. La Belle MereOctober 29, 2009 at 8:33 AM

    WOOOOOAH!!!! This is exactly the sort of thing I LOVE!!!

    I discovered Chocolate Martini's on honeymoon to. Mmmmmmm.......

    Happy Birthday and Happy SITS day!

    LBM xxxx

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  19. KimMalkOctober 29, 2009 at 8:49 AM

    @cheapchichome. These sound w-o-n-d-e-r-f-u-l and it is before 9a! Someone above mentioned Mt. Dora-been there! I'm in the Tampa bay area. Happy SITS day.

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  20. Mrs. MOctober 29, 2009 at 8:54 AM

    Super yum!

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  21. Annie @ astonesthrowfrominsanityOctober 29, 2009 at 9:12 AM

    Yum! I could use on of these right now to wake me up!
    :)

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  22. Mary | Deep South DishOctober 29, 2009 at 9:17 AM

    YumYum! Sounds delish to me!!

    Happy SITS Day!

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  23. AliOctober 29, 2009 at 9:55 AM

    Mmmmm...sounds great!

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  24. InsanitykimOctober 29, 2009 at 10:01 AM

    Happy SITSBIRTHDAY! :)

    I love Kahlua and cream, so I know this one will be a yummy variation! Easy too as we have a fancy schmancy espresso machine, we be coffee snobs...so while I know I shouldn't replace my morning coffee with this, I want to try it soooooon...

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  25. KeriOctober 29, 2009 at 10:12 AM

    these look awesome. i see you have some wonderful sandwiches. we should have them featured www.samwich365.com. It could be a lot of fun.

    congrats on your sits feature today. great blogging, take care, Keri

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  26. Jenn EricksonOctober 29, 2009 at 10:15 AM

    This sounds decicious! I'm a big fan of the White Russian...this sounds even better! Thanks!

    Congrats on your SITS day!

    Jenn

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  27. Anti-SupermomOctober 29, 2009 at 10:16 AM

    You had me at Vodka... sounds yummy!

    Happy FB day~

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  28. High Heeled MamaOctober 29, 2009 at 10:23 AM

    This sounds so yummy and it embodies two things I love cholocate and vodka.

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  29. sweetjeanetteOctober 29, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    Mt. Dora??? Mt. Dora!!!! You must not be too very far from me then! Hello neighbor! and congrats on YOUR DAY, SITSta!

    sweetjeanette.blogspot.com

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  30. UnknownOctober 29, 2009 at 10:26 AM

    Well Happy Birthday and Happy SITS day! Hope you have the chance to have a few of these bad boys today!
    Cheers,
    C

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  31. AnonymousOctober 29, 2009 at 10:54 AM

    Sounds Delicious.

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  32. foxyOctober 29, 2009 at 11:19 AM

    sounds fabulous! happy day to you, sitsta!!

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  33. He Who Laughs LastOctober 29, 2009 at 11:24 AM

    I just have one word for you...YUMMO! Can't wait to try this one out.

    Stopping by from SITs...

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  34. AnonymousOctober 29, 2009 at 11:35 AM

    This sounds yummy! I am bookmarking this one!

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  35. MegOctober 29, 2009 at 12:25 PM

    Sounds delicious! Now I want one...

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  36. StefanieOctober 29, 2009 at 12:30 PM

    sounds amazing...
    thanks for sharing this!

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  37. InspiredDreamerOctober 29, 2009 at 1:07 PM

    Wow, that looks great! Happy SITS day!!! Kinda like Buzz Beer, only it's liquor. Sweet.

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  38. Ally WasmundOctober 29, 2009 at 1:20 PM

    oooo sounds wonderful! :)

    happy SITS day!

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  39. AnonymousOctober 29, 2009 at 1:36 PM

    Akk! Parents don't have relations of that sort! I love Kahlua...

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  40. shortmamaOctober 29, 2009 at 1:39 PM

    OMYum!

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  41. Ma What's 4 dinnerOctober 29, 2009 at 1:52 PM

    Happy SITS! Uh, chocolate and booze, together...that's my idea of heaven!

    Thanks,
    Alex aka Ma, What's For Dinner
    www.MaWhats4Dinner.com

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  42. AmericanTribalOctober 29, 2009 at 2:08 PM

    Ok, this drink is made for me. I love espresso. I love vodka... is anymore info needed? lol

    YUMMMMM :P

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  43. RebeccaOctober 29, 2009 at 2:42 PM

    I'm not a coffee drinker, but the man is - I'll have to shake one of these up for him :)!

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  44. LauraOctober 29, 2009 at 3:00 PM

    I don't like coffee or vodka, but have a great birthday & SITS Day!!

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  45. Lisa JohnsonOctober 29, 2009 at 3:01 PM

    I love coffee and sweets, so this type of drink is one that well, I probably wouldn't want to have only one! Yum! ; )

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  46. A Fist Full of DandelionsOctober 29, 2009 at 4:02 PM

    OH...I am so making one of these...soon!

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  47. AnonymousOctober 29, 2009 at 6:15 PM

    ...drooling...

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  48. leigh hewettOctober 29, 2009 at 8:17 PM

    Happy SITS day...now if only I were drunk right now.

    XO
    Leigh

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  49. Tasha - Bellazizas Favorite ThingsOctober 29, 2009 at 8:35 PM

    Oh Yum!! Thanks for sharing!
    Happy SITS Day and Happy Birthday!

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  50. JenOctober 29, 2009 at 11:52 PM

    Yum-may! I love spiked coffee drinks. Too bad all I have for this is the vodka- guess I have to restock my bar. Happy SITS Day- what's left of it :)

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  51. CherylOctober 30, 2009 at 12:33 AM

    This looks YUMMY!!! Happy SITS Day.

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  52. CherylOctober 30, 2009 at 12:34 AM

    This looks YUMMY!!! Happy SITS Day.

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  53. MarieOctober 30, 2009 at 9:35 AM

    It may only be 830am but I could totally use one of those right now. ;)

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  54. PatriciaOctober 30, 2009 at 1:28 PM

    mmmmm looks delish.

    Happy late FB day on SITS ;)

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  55. UnknownNovember 1, 2009 at 2:10 PM

    This makes me wish I drank :)

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