"The 13% ABV cocktail blends coffee cream liqueur with Cutwater's award-winning vodka to craft a smooth, sumptuous sipper for any occasion. And with chocolate flavor in the mix, it promises that extra "oomph" that can jazz up many a mixed drink. But how does it hold up next to the plethora of other pre-made espresso martinis on the market? I got my hands on a box of cans to test them and offer up my definitive opinion. Spoiler alert: I quite liked this can."
"Don't worry - I'm no espresso martini newbie. The drink happens to be my dessert cocktail of choice. I've perfected my at-home recipe, and no, I'm not sharing (hint: It uses five ingredients, and three are boozy). I've had plenty of bartenders shake me up an espresso martini, and beyond that, I've gotten to sample a ton of bottled espresso martinis. All of which is to say, I know my way around the cocktail."
Cutwater's Chocolate Espresso Martini is a 13% ABV canned cocktail blending coffee cream liqueur with award-winning vodka and chocolate flavor to create a smooth, sumptuous, dessert-like espresso martini. Testing involved hands-on sampling from a box of cans and comparisons with numerous other pre-made espresso martinis to evaluate flavor, mouthfeel, sweetness, and value. Preferences emphasized a thick mouthfeel, gentle sweetness, and minimal astringency to emulate a drinking-dessert profile. Home cocktail experience included a five-ingredient recipe with three alcoholic components and extensive bartender-made samples. The product is offered as a limited-time release; specific price and long-term availability were not confirmed.
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