White Chocolate Martini Pete Evans Food

WHITE CHOCOLATE MARTINI

Steps:

• Place chocolate syrup in bottom of martini glass.
• Use a toothpick to "drag" the chocolate syrup up the side of the glass.
• Place liquer, vodka and ice in cocktail shaker.
• Stir until well mixed
• Strain into prepared glass.

WHITE CHOCOLATE MARTINI - PETE EVANS

Steps:

• Place all the ingredients in a shaker over ice.
• Shake and then strain into a martini glass and garnish with the marbled chocolate.

WHITE CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO-VODKA MARTINIS

Steps:

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

SUGAR SYRUP FOR LIGHT OR DARK SPIRITS - PETE EVANS

Steps:

• Place the water and sugar in a small saucepan over low heat and stir until the sugar has dissolved.
• Increase the heat and simmer until the liquid is clear.
• Remove from the heat, set aside to cool, then bottle.
• Date your bottle and refrigerate until use.

MARBLED CHOCOLATE SHARD GARNISH FOR COCKTAILS - PETE EVANS

Steps:

• Melt the dark chocolate and white chocolate in separate bowls.
• Line 2 baking trays with baking paper.
• Drizzle over the dark chocolate, then drizzle over the white chocolate.
• Using a spatula, spread the chocolate to 1mm thick creating a marbled effect.
• Cool slightly, then score into large squares.
• Refrigerate to set.