Sexual Mocha Martini
As with the Sexual Chocolate Martini, I hope the “Coming to America” reference is not lost on you. If you haven’t watched the original Eddie Murphy comedy yet, please do. Mixed in with all the silliness, you will find some gently told lessons about family, class, and love. You will also find Eddie and Arsenio Hall playing a wide variety of bit parts throughout the film, and my 11-year-old brain finds this hilarious. Yes, there’s…
Read MoreRevolver
A Revolver is a kind of Manhattan variation, where bourbon is mixed with coffee liqueur instead of vermouth. It may sound weird and not that appetizing, but if you like bourbon you're going to fall in love with this balanced cocktail. The spiciness of the bourbon goes really well with the mildly sweet yet punchy flavor of the coffee liqueur.If you haven't tried it yet, I strongly encourage you to try making your own sugar-free…
Read MoreEspresso Martini with Tequila
An espresso martini is traditionally made with vodka, but what if you made it with tequila? That was my question…and I found the answer. The tequila makes itself known here and results in a VERY different cocktail than the vodka version. They’re both excellent!Food pairing: Keto Chocolate Mousse from Headbanger’s Kitchen.
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I’ve always been partial to a White Russian, so I went to a lot of trouble to find a tasty DIY coffee liqueur and make this low-carb. I hope you like it as much as I do. The dude abides!Food pairing: Mocha Chip Biscotti from All Day I Dream About Food
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