White Chocolate Espresso-Vodka Martinis

By JDARK

Ingredients

• 1-1/4 cups boiling water
• 3 tablespoons instant espresso powder
• 3/4 cup half-and-half
• 6 ounces white chocolate, such as Lindt, chopped, plus more for grating, optional
• 1/3 cup vodka, chilled in the freezer
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 515mins
Adapted from foodnetwork.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine the water and espresso powder in a large measuring cup.
2. Whisk to dissolve. Set aside to cool.
3. Pour into 2 ice cube trays.
4. Freeze until solid, at least 8 hours.
5. Transfer the ice cubes to a resealable plastic bag and store in the freezer for up to 3 days.
6. Combine the half-and-half and white chocolate in a small bowl.
7. Place over a small pan of barely simmering water.
8. Stir until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth, about 5 minutes.
9. Cool the chocolate mixture, whisking occasionally.
10. Scrape the chocolate mixture into a blender.
11. Add the vodka, sugar, vanilla and espresso ice cubes.
12. Blend until smooth, at least 1 minute.
13. Pour into 4 large martini glasses.
14. Garnish with grated white chocolate, if using, and serve.