This post was originally published on eBookFoodie as “Tis the season for a Skinny Creamy Espresso Martini!”
If you’re looking for tasty “pick-me-up” or a morning-after “cure” this Skinny Creamy Espresso Martini is a must! AND this one is frothy, creamy AND skinny!
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I prefer tequila, but I made these martinis for my family at a family dinner with vodka. Either way, they are delicious!
How to Make Espresso Martinis Creamy & Skinny
Make these skinny martinis with instant espresso or coffee, Silk Unsweet Coconut Milk, a hint of cocoa, and tequila. The Silk UNSWEET Coconut Milk makes a great froth on top, and gives it a hint of creaminess! I found this in the refrigerated milk section. I haven’t tested other milks, but I’m sure you can substitute the Silk Unsweet Coconut Milk with your milk or cream of choice. The Unsweet Coconut Silk froths up nicely and adds a bit of creaminess without adding a ton of calories.
Silk UNSWEET coconut milk only has 40 calories per cup, and we’re only using 1/2 cup. Sometimes, I sneak 1 shot of 1/2 & 1/2 cream in for an extra creamy treat in these martinis. Especially during the holidays!
If you like rum, check out my eBook inspired recipe for a refreshing Stormy Waters cocktail! A Refreshing Stormy Waters Cocktail Recipe inspired by One Smart Witch – Book 2 of The Hollowbeck Paranormal Cozy Mysteries) by Amelia Ash and Kim M. Watt. Once you read this cocktail description you’ll want to shake one up for yourself!
TIP:
The foam is wonderful in this Skinny Creamy Espresso Martini, but it can be overflow when opening the cocktail shaker. Open the shaker slowly to avoid an overflow, or combine all the ingredients in the blender until blended and frothy. Pour the liquid from the blender into the cocktail shaker with ice. Shake the drink gently until chilled, strain it into the martini glasses and top with the foam. If you have a pour through shaker top, remove the top and spoon the foam over the martini.
My WordPress recipe plugin shows this skinny espresso martini to have 155 calories. The MyFitnessPal app calculates 146 kcal, 2g fat, and 16.6 g Total Carbohydrates.
Disclaimer: The consumption of alcohol is for adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
Skinny Creamy Espresso Martini
Equipment
- martini glass Everything tastes better in fancy glasses, especially crystal!
Ingredients
- 1 cup ice (Extra to pre-chill your glass.)
- 1 oz Tequila
- 1½ tsp espresso powder To taste. Can substitute with 1/4 cup of strong brewed espresso.
- ⅛ tsp cocoa powder Optional, just a pinch.
- ½ oz agave Optional, to taste. It's about 60kcal per tbsp!
- 4 oz Silk Unsweet Coconut Milk To taste.
Instructions
- Add all ingredients into your cocktail shaker and shake for at least 30 seconds, or longer for a nice froth on top. TIP: Open slowly and be ready to pour. The buildup of the froth will make it bubble over, so open it slowly to prevent it from overflowing.
Optional method
- Put all ingredients except for the ice into a blender and blend until combined and frothy. Strain the liquid into the cocktail shaker, leaving the foam in the blender. Shake the cocktail gently to chill. Strain the martini into glasses and top with the foam.
Optional
- *Chill your glass by filling it with ice water before making the martini.
Notes
Nutrition
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You could dress this skinny creamy espresso martini up with a chocolate rim!
If you love this drink, you’ll love my Espresso Buttercream cake with Bananas. Try dipping Biscotti di Mama Bruno in your Espresso Martini!
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