Warm winter espresso cocktail
Tools
Ingredients
Serving
250 ml
espresso or double-strength brewed coffee
250 ml
coconut milk, well-shaken and warmed if separated
200 ml
dark rum or water for an alcohol-free version
2 tbsp
unsweetened cocoa powder, plus more for garnish (optional)
1 tbsp
honey (optional)
to taste
whipped cream or coconut cream, for serving (optional)
Step by step
Combine espresso, coconut milk, rum, cocoa powder and honey (if desired) in blender jar of the KitchenAid ARTISAN Power Plus Blender. Secure lid and set blender to Soup setting. Blend until machine turns itself off.
Alternatively,combineingredients in blender as directed, secure lid and turn dial to Speed 1. Slowly increase speed to high (Speed 10 or 11). Blend until completely smooth and rising steam is visible for 3 to 4 minutes.
Divide between 2 glasses (or among 4 glasses). If desired, garnish each serving with dollop of whipped cream and dust cream with cocoa powder. Serve at once.
COLD VARIATION Omit step 1. Proceed as directed in step 2, blending cocktail mixture just until well combined and frothy. Chill in the refrigerator, then serve over ice.