Martie's Mocha Margarita
Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at 1:17PM
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My Mocha Margarita is so good, you may not be able to stop at one... and with so many variations, you'll love this for any special occasion, too. Especially Valentine's Day... shake one up for your sweetie. She'll love it!

 

Martie's Mocha Margarita

Serves two.

3 ounces Espresso (you can use instant)

2 ounces blanco (white) tequila, I like Casa Noble Crystal for this cocktail.

5 ounces good quality chocolate ice cream- slightly melted so it will pour.

Combine ingredients with ice in a cocktail shaker and shake until well chilled and ice cream is smooth and pourable. Serve in a chilled martini or margarita glass.

Now, the variations on this drink is what makes it really interesting. Try it with a shot of Grand Marnier (orange), Frangelico (hazlenut), or Chambord (raspberry) liqueur. Muddle in your favorite fruit if you want or use it as a garnish. My favorite was mint... so delicious. Muddle 5-6 fresh mint leaves with a little ice in the cocktail shaker first. You can add a shot of creme de menthe but it's not necessary. Then add the remaining ingredients, shake well and strain into chilled martini glasses.

You can get creative with the rims, too! Use chocolate sauce or any other combo that suits your drink.

Need more cocktail recipes? Try one of these:

Chambord Champagne Cocktail

French Martini

Pomegranate Cranberry Kiss

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