ESPRESSO MARTINI'S - AN EASY COCKTAIL RECIPE FOR COFFEE LOVERS

Espresso Martini’s - An Easy Cocktail Recipe for Coffee Lovers

Last weekend my little at-home-bar got a BIG upgrade with the addition of a new Nespresso Vertuo Next Espresso Machine! I was so excited about my new addition that I couldn’t wait to shake up some coffee cocktails and since (N)espresso Martini are one of my all time faves, I thought I’d share a little tutorial with you!

Legend has it that the espresso martini originated in London, England when a young future supermodel walked into a famous Soho Brasserie in 1983 and asked bartender Dick Bradsell to make her something that would ‘wake her up and then fuck her up’. He mixed her a drink using vodka, coffee liqueur and a shot of espresso, and that is how the espresso martini came to be!

Today, espresso martini’s are very popular especially as a digestive after a big meal and although originally made with coffee liqueur, I have also seen menus showcasing espresso martini's with Baileys and even Tia Maria espresso martini’s! I prefer my espresso martini’s with Kahlua but no matter your preference, the steps are always the same so I thought I’d share this simple cocktail recipe with you along with a quick tutorial video I made below!

Enjoy!

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ESPRESSO MARTINI INGREDIENTS:

Makes 1 cocktail

3/4 oz of Espresso (I used my Nespresso Vertuo Next machine)
3/4 oz of Kahlua Coffee Liquor (you can also use Baileys or Tia Maria if you don’t have Kahlua or want to try something different)
1.5 oz of Vodka
Ice
A few whole coffee beans for garnish

You will also need a cocktail shaker and espresso martini glasses!

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HOW TO MAKE ESPRESSO MARTINI’S:

Making espresso martini’s is super easy!

First, add ice to a cocktail shaker followed by your espresso coffee, vodka, and liquor (Kahlua, Baileys or Tia Maria)

Place lid on cocktail shaker and shake well! The cocktail shaker should turn cold and the more you shake the thicker the foam will be for the cocktail!

Pour cocktail into a martini glass making sure to strain out the ice.

Garnish with a few whole coffee beans.

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THREE SKINNY COCKTAILS USING NUDE BEVERAGES VODKA SELTZER!

Happy Victoria Day long weekend to all my fellow Canadians!

To help you kick off this weekends celebrations, I wanted to share three skinny cocktail recipes using Nude Beverages Vodka Seltzer.

If you are not familiar with Nude Beverages they are hard seltzer company from Britsh Columbia, Canada that uses clean alcohol bases along with all-natural flavors. All Nude Hard Seltzer beveraegs have 100 calories and 0 carbs per serving. In addition to Nude Vodka Soda, they also offer Nude Tequila Soda and Nude Gin Soda however only the Nude Vodka Soda (which comes in three flavours, Peach, Raspberry Lemon, Classic Lime, and Black Cheery) is currently available at the LCBO in Ontario.

I have been having a lot of fun experimenting with all the different flavours and making delicious vodka seltzer cocktails so that I can share it with you including a nude ice tea! Which vodka seltzer skinny cocktail would you make?

* Please Note - Although the video below was sponsored, this post was not! *

INGREDIENTS:

Skinny Cucumber Basil Gimlet
2-3 Mini Cucumbers - Shaved
A handful of fresh basil
Lime Juice (1/2 oz Per cocktail)
Nude Vodka Soda in the flavor ‘Classic Lime’

Mix Berry & Mint Caipiroska

A mix of muddled berries (blueberries, strawberries, blackberries and raspberries
A handful of fresh mint
Lime Juice (1/2 oz Per cocktail)
Nude Vodka Soda in the flavor ‘Raspberry Lemon’
Whole strawberry for garnish

Twisted Georgia Peach UnSweetened Ice Tea

Ice Tea (brew the night before for maximum flavour)
Nude Vodka Soda in the flavor ‘Peach’
Slices of Peach for garnish

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DIRECTIONS:

Skinny Cucumber Basil Gimlet Vodka Seltzer Skinny Cocktail

Add cucumber shaves, torn up fresh basil and 1/2 oz of Lime Juice to your glass and muddle together.

Next, decorate the Glass with more cucumber shavings

Add Ice (i used crushed ice which I made by putting ice in a plastic ziplock bag and hitting it with a meat mallet!)

Top it off with Nude Hard Seltzer using the Nude Vodka Soda in the flavor ‘Classic Lime’

Garnish with Basil

Mix Berry & Mint Caipiroska Vodka Seltzer Skinny Cocktail

Add one or two spooms of your berry smash to a glass (I literally just muddled a few different kinds of berries together), followed by 1/2 an Oz of lime juice and a few sprigs of fresh mint. Muddle together.

Add ice (I used crushed ice which I made by putting ice in a plastic ziplock bag and hitting it with a meat mallet!)

Top it off with Nude Hard Seltzer using the Nude Vodka Soda in the flavor ‘Raspberry Lemon’

Garnish with a strawberry

Twisted Georgia Peach UnSweetened Ice Tean Vodka Seltzer Skinny Cocktail

Add Ice Tea (I brewed mine the night before for maximum flavour)!

Add ice

Top it off with Nude Hard Seltzer using the Nude Vodka Soda in the flavor ‘Peach’

Garnish with a slice of peach!

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HOLIDAY POMEGRANATE-CRANBERRY MOJITO

I know it’s only November but I am already so excited for the upcoming holidays! One thing that I’m really looking forward to is being reunited with close family again and although I know this COVID Christmas will probably look completely different than previous years, I’m still looking forward to celebrating all that we have to be grateful for. To help you get in the festive mood I thought I’d share a recipe for a welcome cocktail you can serve at your family gathering to help kick off the celebrations. This cocktail uses seasonal favorites like pomegranate and cranberry and can easily be made into a mocktail for kids simply by removing the rum!

Enjoy!

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INGREDIENTS:

- Cranberry Sauce -
3 TBSP of Sugar
1/4 CUP of Water
1/2 CUP of Fresh Cranberries

- Cocktail -
Sugar for Rim
1 Slice of Lime
8 Mint Leaves
2 TBSP of Lime Juice
2 Oz of Pomegranate
2 Oz of White Rum
Splash of Canada Dry or Soda Water if you like it less sweet
Ice - as needed

- Garnish -
Mint Sprigs
Fresh Cranberries
Pomegranate Seeds
Lime Wheels

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DIRECTIONS:

Add cranberries, sugar and water to a saucepan and bring it to a boil. Once it starts to boil, reduce to low heat and allow to simmer for 5 minutes until cranberries start to open and a thick sauce starts to form. Set aside to cool

Use a lime wedge to wet the rim of your glass and use the sugar to create a rim.

Add mint leaves and lime juice to the glass and muddle for a minute to release the mint flavors.

Add ice followed by a dollop of the cranberry reduction, rum, and pomegranate juice.

Add a splash of ginger ale or soda water, give it a stir, garnish with your fav garnishes and serve!

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BOOZY MANGO ORANGE RUM POPS!

Made these boozy rum popsicles the other day while up at the cottage and I’m so glad I did because lately, we have been experiencing a big heatwave! The combination of mango, orange, and coconut go great together, and there no need to add more sugar because they are definitely sweet enough. If you are looking for a tasty vegan treat to have on those sweltering hot summer days, I highly recommend making this recipe!

INGREDIENTS:

- Makes 8 Popsicles -

- Popsical Filling -
1 Large Ripe Mangos - remove skin and pit
3/4 CUP Coconut Water
1/4 CUP of Orange Juice
2 Oz of Rum

- Molds -

NorPro Frozen Ice Pop Maker - I ordered this one off Amazon and highly recommend it!

DIRECTIONS:

In a blender add in your fresh mango and coconut water. Belnd until liquified.

Next, add in your orange juice and rum, pulse for 2 sec to mix.

Pour mixture into popsical moulds and palce in freezer for a minimum of 12 hours before you serve!

Enjoy!

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SUNRYPE SLIM BOOZY POPSICLE RECIPES #SPONSORED

It may only be spring, but my heart is already yearning for summer. I love longer days, warmer nights, and being able to gather with friends. Summer entertaining is one of my favourite things to do on weekends, and I always look for any excuse to host a get together. It’s also a great way to just relax and take 10 for yourself and to actually enjoy the moment, instead of being wrapped up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

One thing I typically do in the summer is keep some fun popsicles in my freezer. Not only because they make a great after work treat and are a great party ‘wow’ factor, but because they help me take 10 for myself and cool down on those hot and sweaty summer nights when there isn’t a breeze for miles. I can still picture myself last summer, happy as a clam licking my popsicle as it dripped down my hand like I was twelve - so perfectly refreshing. Who is to say popsicles have to be just for kids anyways? As a matter of fact, MY popsicles are just for Adults.

To add a little extra fun to my popsicles, I booze them up in a multitude of ways. There are obviously so many variations you can make, but I always like to make sure that the ingredients I use taste great and aren’t filled with sugar and artificial elements. That is why I love to use SunRype Slim beverages as the perfect popsicle base, as they don’t have any artificial colouring, flavours or contain any aspartame, plus they only contain 10 calories per serving (250ml), how great is that!.

Using SunRype Slim makes it easy for me to adjust the amount of sweetness I want so my popsicles fit my palette (and calorie intake) and still maintain natural flavours and ingredients. The best part - they are so easy to make to your liking and easy to find. You can try this recipe out using a variety of different flavors including SunRype Slim Blueberry Burst, Cranberry Twist, Lemon Drop Lemonade, Long Island Iced Tea and Tropical Mango– all found in the non-refrigerated juice aisle of your grocery store.

Not into popsicles? SunRype Slim 10 low calorie beverages are also perfect without alcohol as a refreshing glass over ice on a warm summer day!

Tips before we get started
*   Soaking your popsicle sticks before making your popsicles will help with any buoyancy issues and prevent them from popping out of the molds completely.
*   Soaking your fruit in alcohol before hand adds for an extra punch!
*   SunRype Slim contains only 10 calories per serving (250ml). To keep calories per popsicle even lower, you can always leave out the simple syrup and replace with more SunRype Slim!

What are you waiting for? Take 10 – whether you have just 10 seconds or 10 minutes - for yourself and relax with a delicious SunRype Slim popsicle now!

Blueberry Mojito Pops!

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 Cup of Sugar
1/2 Cup of Water
Mint
1 Bottle of SunRype Slim Blueberry Burst
3/4 Cup of Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice
1/2 oz Shot of Rum Per Popsicle
Blueberries

DIRECTIONS:

-    Make a simple syrup using equal parts sugar and water. Bring water to a boil and add in your sugar. You can also add in some mint to give your simple syrup extra flavour! Once sugar has completely dissolved, strain the mint from your simple syrup and let cool to room temperature. 

-    Fill 1/4 of each popsicle mold with SunRype Slim Blueberry Burst, then fill 1/4 of each popsicle mold with equal amounts of Lime Juice and Simple Syrup. Next add 1/2 Oz of Rum and some blueberries (maybe like 10 per mold). You can also add in some fresh mint leaves to each if you want. If there is still room in your molds, top it off with more SunRype Slim Blueberry Burst.

-    Add in your popsicle sticks and place popsicle molds in the freezer overnight for best results!

Spiked Peace Raspberry Ice Tea!

INGREDIENTS:

2 Peaches - sliced thin
1 Pint of Raspberries
1/2 Cup of Tequila
1/2 Cup of Vodka
1/2 Cup of White Rum
1/2 Cup of Sugar
1/2 Cup of Water
1 Bottle of SunRype Slim Long Island Ice Tea

DIRECTIONS:

-    Mix tequila, vodka, and white rum together in a bowl and add in your thin slices of peaches. Allow peaches and raspberries to soak up the alcohol overnight in the fridge.

-    Make a simple syrup using equal parts sugar and water. Bring water to a boil and add in your sugar. Once sugar has completely dissolved, let cool to room temperature. 

-    Place a couple of your alcohol soaked peaches and raspberries in each of the molds. Fill 1/2 of each mold with SunRype Slim Long Island Ice Tea. Fill the remainder with equal parts simple syrup and left over alcohol mix.

-    Add in your popsicle sticks and place popsicle molds in the freezer overnight for best results!

Watermelon Lemonade Prosecco Pops

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 a Seedless Watermelon (Cubed)
1 Bottle of SunRype Slim Lemon Drop Lemonade
1 Bottle of Prosecco
1 Lemon - to make thin lemon slices with

DIRECTIONS

-    Placed cubed watermelon in blender and liquefy.

-    Add 2-4 thin slices of lemon to each mold.

-    Fill 1/3 of each mold with watermelon juice, 1/3 with SunRype Lemon Drop Lemonade and 1/3 with Prosecco (pour Prosecco slowly as to not have the bubbles overflow).

-    Add in your popsicle sticks and place popsicle molds in the freezer overnight for best results!

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