Dates and coffee are a delicious matchup. Combining the best of both, Chef Caine Littrell created our dirty date martini with espresso foam and it is a crowd pleaser.
Make the Espresso foam:
1 oz chilled espresso
4 oz whipping cream
2 T powdered sugar
Place ingredients in a mixer and whip on high until medium to stiff peaks form. Reserve covered in the fridge for use.
Make the Muscovado date syrup:
½ cup Muscavado sugar
½ cup Chopped dates
½ cup Water
Bring all ingredients to a boil, reduced to simmer. Cook for 5 minutes. Reserve for use.
Assemble the Date Martini:
½ oz chilled espresso
1 ½ oz Date infused vodka
½ oz coffee liqueur
4 oz ice
Place all ingredients in a cocktail shaker, shake until chilled. Strain into syrup rimmed martini glass. Garnish with a dollop of espresso foam and half date.