A Soy-Infused Espresso Martini for your Holiday Season

As December unfolds and we embrace the holiday spirit, it's the perfect time to celebrate with friends and family, toasting to the warmth and joy that this season brings. What better way to elevate your holiday gatherings than with a decadent mocktail or cocktail that pays homage to soy and adds a touch of sophistication? 

This Espresso Martini recipe not only embraces the holiday spirit but to make things even more intriguing, we're rimming our martini glasses with crushed Oreos, which contain soy lecithin. So, let's raise our glasses to the holiday season and the versatile soybean.

Before we dive into crafting our holiday-inspired Espresso Martini, let's travel back in time to the Civil War era. Coffee was a cherished commodity, but during these trying times, it became scarce. Enter the soybean, an unexpected hero, as it emerged as a substitute for coffee. This historical connection reminds us of the resourcefulness and versatility of soybeans.

Watch the video below to see how to make it:

Sip and Savor: A Holiday Extravaganza in a Glass

With your Espresso Martini elegantly prepared, it's time to take a sip and savor the holiday season. The robust espresso and velvety creamer create a symphony of flavors that truly capture the essence of the holidays. 

This Espresso Martini recipe is not just a cocktail or mocktail; it's a reminder that the holidays are a time to celebrate creativity, innovation, and the joy of sharing. Here's to the holidays, to tradition, and to the soybean's remarkable versatility! Cheers!

For more holiday-inspired recipes, check out our hot chocolate cupcakes recipe or Dawn Scheier’s Rum & Nutmeg Christmas Cookies.

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Soy-Infused Espresso Martini Mocktail or Cocktail

Yield: 2

Author: Hungry For Truth

Prep time: 5 MinTotal time: 5 Min

Ingredients

For the Rims

• 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground coffee

Mocktail Version

• 4 ounces (1/2 cup) room temp or cold espresso + a bit more for rimming the glasses
• 4 ounces (1/2 cup) sweet vanilla creamer
• Ice
• Garnish: coffee beans, optional

For Adults

• Add 2 ounces (1/4 cup) vodka
• Replace 4 ounces (1/2 cup) of creamer with Baileys

Instructions

1. Mix together the sugar and ground coffee on a small plate.
2. Pour a little espresso into a saucer, flat plate, or shallow bowl larger than your glass.
3. Dip glasses in the espresso to wet the rims. Then dip in sugar.
4. Add the creamer and espresso to a cocktail shaker.
5. For Adult Version: Replace creamer with Baileys, and add vodka.
6. Fill the cocktail shaker about halfway full with ice.
7. Shake well and strain into the rimmed glasses.
8. Top each with 3 coffee beans and/or grated coffee beans.

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