Coffee Martini recipe for your New Year enjoyment.

MARTINIS FOR THE SOPHISTICATED TYPE:

Coffee / Espresso martini recipe "The Shakes."
It's presentable, high in alcohol and caffeine-rich enough to kick off a long night of partying.

• Prep Time: 8 minutes
• Cook Time: 2 minutes
• Total Time: 10 minutes
• Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 2 Ounces of vodka
• 1 Ounce of very strong drip brewed coffee or espresso
• 1/2 Ounce of Kahlua
• 3 Coffee beans

Preparation:

Combine the vodka, drip coffee, and Kahlua in a cocktail shaker with ice.  Shake and strain into a martini glass, and garnish with the coffee beans.
Mint Chocolate Coffee Martini
Tastes like it sounds (sweet with sneak-up alcohol), and is easy to make.

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 3 minutes
• Total Time: 8 minutes
• Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 Ounce of chocolate-mint cocktail mix
• 1 Ounce of vodka
• 1/2 Ounce of Kahlua or other coffee liqueur
• 1/2 Ounce of strong drip brewed coffee

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice.  Shake, strain and serve in a martini glass.