Caramel Macadamia Praline Martini

The Spice & Tea Exchange

Servings

Drink assembly makes 2 servings

Decadent and dessert-inspired, this martini combines notes of buttery caramel, toasted macadamia nuts, and vanilla with a silky salted caramel-bourbon cold foam. Infused with Caramel Macadamia Praline Tea, each sip delivers rich coffeehouse flavor with a sophisticated cocktail twist.

Ingredients

    Glass

    • 1 Tbsp caramel sauce
    • 1 Tbsp Salted Caramel Sugar

    Caramel Bourbon Cold Foam

    • 2½ oz heavy cream
    • 1 oz whole milk
    • ½ oz bourbon
    • 1 tsp Bourbon Black Walnut Sugar
    • 1 tsp Salted Caramel Sugar

    Martini

    • 8 oz brewed Caramel Macadamia Praline Black Tea, chilled
    • 2 oz vanilla vodka
    • 1 oz Irish cream liqueur
    • 1 oz coffee liqueur
    • 1 oz half & half
    • 1 Tbsp Salted Caramel Sugar
    • ice
    • crushed praline or candied pecans, optional
    • Special Equipment: two martini glasses, cocktail shaker, milk frother or handheld frother

    Directions

    1. Prepare Glass. Drizzle caramel sauce around the inside of two martini glasses, while lightly coating the rim. Dredge rim in Salted Caramel Sugar to coat. Chill glass while preparing martini components.

    2. Prepare Cold Foam. In a mug or small bowl, combine heavy cream, milk, bourbon, Bourbon Black Walnut Sugar, and Salted Caramel Sugar. Froth until thickened but still pourable. Refrigerate until ready to use.

    3. Prepare Martini. Brew one serving (8 oz) Caramel Macadamia Praline Black Tea according to package instructions. Strain fully; and refrigerate. Discard tea leaves. To a cocktail shaker add chilled tea, vanilla vodka, Irish cream liqueur, coffee liqueur, half & half, and Salted Caramel Sugar. Add ice; secure lid and shake vigorously for 20 seconds until well combined.

    4. Assemble. Strain martini into prepared glasses. Top with caramel bourbon cold foam. Garnish with a sprinkle of crushed praline or candied pecans, if desired.
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