Spiked Chocolate Espresso Shots
This recipe originally comes via Donna Hay; known far and wide on the other side of the pond and down under; sort of our Martha Stewart.
I’ve received her magazines on and off over the years and this simple shot was memorable. Now…me being me I had to change it up a bit and oh boy is this change good. How? Tequila!
If you still think tequila’s only use is for margaritas or shots off of your (or someone else) arm, you need to think again. It adds such a nice element of heat to a coffee and/or chocolate cocktail. Someone once asked me, ‘Doesn’t it make them taste too salty?’ Evidence of poor tequila’s association with a salty margarita.
I promise you it’s neither salty or citrusy when removed from the ubiquitous marg. It just adds the most subtle heat (unless you double the suggested shot).
Maybe called a shot but the truth is I prefer serving with little demitasse spoons, it’s too good to gulp down in one fell swoop and I like to savor them a bit more. Either way they are a great ending to a good meal, whether you’ve eaten out or at home.
Make these for that last treat to be served in bed before you and your loved one find something more fun to do. Like sleep. 🙂
Spiked Chocolate Espresso Shots
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons coffee beans
- ¾ cup cream
- 2 ¼ ounces dark chocolate
- 3 tablespoons coffee or chocolate liqueur
- 2 tablespoons tequila (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the coffee beans and cream in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and allow to simmer for 5 minutes.
- Turn off heat and let mixture steep for 20 minutes. Strain.
- Return the cream to the pan and add the chocolate. Stir until it dissolves. Stir in the liqueur and tequila.
- Pour the mixture into 6 shot glasses and refrigerate until set. Serve as an after dinner shot.
Where’s the recipe I’ve clicked on it so many times and no recipe?
This was one of several recipes that got hung up when I did a transition to a new recipe card. I fixed that and you should be able to see it now.
These look amazing! I really want to make this right now 🙂
I need this in my life! This is the kind of shot I can handle. By the way, I love the bit about Donna Hay being like Martha Stewart except not an ex-con. I needed a good chuckle!
Glad to provide the chuckle Miranda; color me weird but after her antics there is no respect. None at all! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by and Cheers!
What a delightful little glass of joy and the spoon idea is brilliant.
I love your comments and yes, it is a little glass of joy; perfect description!
Oh alright, I’ll have one!
You know if we ever connect I’ll be spending my time making about 50 cocktails for you to try. We’ll be busy girls! 🙂
Wow! All I can say is wow! Unforgettable, indeed, and the perfect delight for Valentine’s Day.
They were so good…worthy of a Cheers!
Really fun stuff! I’ve heard of this, but never made it. The addition of tequila sounds perfect to me. I’d think just 1 shot — more than that probably would be overpowering. Really good — thanks.
One is enough for me too…but one of my ‘testers’ wanted a bit more…so I left the quantity up to the person making them!