Valentine's Day is coming up and I was trying to think up a yummy chocolate themed menu for my sweetie when I remembered this gem. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are one of my favorite treats, especially the mini's! So obviously this martini is a winner in my book. My Mom came to visit me last summer and she showed me how to infuse vodka. We tried our hand at several variations and I was the most concerned about the peanut vodka we were making. I wasn't sure how it would turn out. Pineapple vodka? Sure! Peanut vodka? Wait, what?
However, all of my doubts were put to rest when we mixed up all the ingredients for this cocktail. I cannot even begin to describe how delicious this is -or- how it tastes exactly like a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup!!! If you want to impress someone with your bar-tending skills or just love the peanut butter and chocolate combination, then you have got to give this cocktail a try!
***Side Note: Unless you are on a weight loss plan, you should never have 'forbidden' foods. Denying yourself will only lead to the desire to binge. The key is moderation; don't keep sweets and junk in the house but occasionally, it is just fine to enjoy a treat. How you define 'occasionally' is up to you. For me, it is less than twice a month but especially on my Birthday and Valentine's Day, this girl's got to have her chocolate!***
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2 parts Cream Soda
1/2 part Chocolate Syrup
2 parts Peanut Vodka
Peanut Vodka:
1 cup Unsalted Roasted Peanuts
2-3 cups Vodka
Place peanuts in a glass container with an airtight seal. Cover the peanuts with vodka so that there is about 1/2 inch covering the top. Fit with the airtight lid and store in a dark, room temperature place. Swirl mixture every day for 4 consecutive days. On the 4th day, strain the peanuts from the vodka and discard. Place the strained vodka in the freeze until ready to use.
Combine all ingredients in a chilled cocktail shaker, using a shot glass to measure.
Vigorously shake for 15-20 seconds.
Strain the liquid into a chilled martini glass. You can garnish with mini Reese's Peanut Butter Cups or if you have some Nestle Quick, you could rim the glass with that!
Get ready to be amazed!
Nutritional Analysis:
Per Martini: 210 calories, 0g fat, 20g carbohydrates, 0g protein
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