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Midnight Martinis Are A Darker Twist On The Espresso Classic
STEPHANIE FRIEDMAN
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If you love espresso martinis, but wish they had a stronger alcoholic kick and more pure coffee flavor, the extra coffee-heavy midnight martini might be your dream drink.
Two midnight martinis with lemon garnish
An espresso martini uses plain vodka, espresso, and coffee liqueur such as Kahlúa, but a midnight martini uses only coffee- or espresso-infused vodka plus coffee liqueur.
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The dark hue of the midnight martini may indeed remind you of a night sky. Another thing that sets it apart is its garnish of a lemon twist on the rim of the glass.
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To make a midnight martini, the coffee vodka and coffee liqueur are simply shaken together in a
cocktail shaker with ice, stirred well, and strained into a martini glass.
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Like any simple cocktail, this martini comes with plenty of variations. The very bold coffee flavor plays well with cinnamon, and some recipes include cinnamon syrup by default.
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You can also top your martini with whipped cream, cinnamon, and/or cocoa powder, or add a citrusy simple syrup or orange bitters or peel in place of the lemon peel garnish.
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If you can't find coffee- or espresso-flavored vodka, you can make a replacement by combining cold brew coffee or cold brew concentrate with vanilla or chocolate vodka.
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As you might imagine, the midnight martini is an ideal cocktail for New Year's Eve, being swanky and elegant enough to impress guests while also keeping you up till midnight.