Mocha Martini #IsabelsBirthdayBash
Did you know that I always keep a pitcher of Chocolate Martinis in my freezer? When I made my first batch it seemed silly to make only one drink when I could just as easily, make enough for a pitcher for friends who drop by for a visit.
One friend, who I am confident will take me up on my invitation is none other than the founder of Sunday Supper Movement, Isabel Laessig. I first met Isabel when I went to the first Food & Wine Conference two years ago. I did not know a soul and Isabel and the entire Sunday Supper family made me feel right at home.
As you can see in the video above from the Food and Wine Conference 2015, Isabel’s smile lights up a room!
Fast forward I became a part of numerous weekly Sunday Supper twitter chats in addition to the planning meetings for the second and third F&W Conference. Everything happens at 7:00 p.m., which is the perfect time for a Chocolate Martini.
Today is Isabel’s birthday and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate than with a Mocha Martini, a wonderful twist on my famous (within my Sunday Supper Family) Chocolate Martini. It’s a breeze to make coffee ice cubes and then throw them in the blender with a chocolate martini.
Isabel’s Baked Brie Cheese with Praline Sauce is the perfect appetizer to serve with a Mocha Martini. Be sure to head over to Family Foodie for the recipe!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY my dear friend Isabel! I treasure our friendship and wish you the very happiest of days filled with both Chocolate and Mocha Martinis!
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- 3 cups iced coffee ice cubes
- ⅔ cup vanilla infused vodka (plain vodka may be substituted)
- ⅔ cup chocolate liqueur
- ⅔ cup white chocolate liqueur
- chocolate syrup to garnish (optional)
- Place all of the ingredients into a blender and process until smooth.
- Drizzle chocolate syrup in a martni glass. Pour the martini. Enjoy!
Many thanks to Terri at Love and Confections for organizing Isabel’s virtual birthday party! Join me in celebrating Isabel’s Birthday with all the delicious food and drinks her #SundaySupper family prepared!
Birthday Drinks:
- Birthday Cake Cocktails by Daily Dish Recipes
- Blueberry Lavender Mojitos by Amee’s Savory Dish
- Caipirinha Colada by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventure
- Fig-Bourbon Fizz by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
- Mocha Martini by Desserts Required
- Mocha Mudslide by Cosmopolitan Cornbread
- Plum and Thyme Champagne Cocktail by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Summer Fizzies by Momma’s Meals
Birthday Appetizers:
- 2-Ingredient Deviled Eggs by Shockingly Delicious
- Apple and Chorizo Crostini with Shallots and Basil by Crazy Foodie Stunts
- Buffalo Chicken Wontons by Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
- Burrata Caprese Crostini with Proscuitto by The Crumby Cupcake
- Chorizo and Kimchi Potato Pancakes from kimchi MOM
- Cotija and Roasted Corn Guacamole by Simply Healthy Family
- Gluten Free Basil Tomato Flatbread by Gluten Free Crumbley
- Salt Cod Fritters by Recipes Food and Cooking
Birthday Main Courses:
- Chai Sweet Chili Chicken Flatbread by Lifestyle Food Artistry
- Chorizo Eggs Salad by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Espetada (Portuguese Beef Skewers) by Curious Cuisiniere
- Grilled Salmon Rice Salad by Magnolia Days
- Sofrito Marinated Beef Skewers by Nik Snacks
- Steak with Red Wine Reduction and Blue Cheese by The Weekend Gourmet
Birthday Desserts:
- Angel Food Cake by Feeding Big
- Birthday Blondies by Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake with Buttercream Icing by Whole Food | Real Families
- Chocolate Doughnuts with White and Chocolate Glaze by Grumpy’s Honeybunch
- French Vanilla Eclair Cake by Love and Confections
- Homemade No-Churn Nutella Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Cheesecake by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Italian Cream Cake by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Japanese Cherry Blossom Brownies and 10 Tips on How-To Get Drunk With Happiness by NinjaBaker
- Mint Chocolate Cream Pie by gotta get baked
- Pink Lemonade Cookies by Kudos Kitchen by Renee
- Queijadas de Sintra by Food Lust People Love
- Red Currant Cheesecake Ice Cream by A Day in the Life on the Farm
- Summer Peach Cake by The Wimpy Vegetarian
Love the addition of coffee cubes, Betsy! Coffee all the things is one of my lesser known mottos. 🙂
I love ALL of your mottos, Stacy…even the lesser known ones! 🙂
Brilliant to use coffee ice cubes. Cheers!
Thanks, Renee! We need these at the Food and Wine Conference next year.
I love the addition of the coffee to this chocolate martini and turning the coffee into ice cubes is pure brilliance.
Wendy,
Thanks so much! I’ll take brilliance anyway that I can get it!! 😉
Betsy, I love everything about this delicious cocktail! I love mochas so much and the addition of booze only makes it better. The video of you and Isabel is adorable. I remember meeting you at last year’s conference – it was so much fun! Hope to see you again soon!
Nancy,
I really hope I get to see you again soon! Thanks so much for your very sweet comments. <3
Coffee ice cubes? Very cool! And I love how you suggested one of Isabel’s dishes to pair with it too!
Thanks so much, DB!
Oh wow! I have to have one of these now. LOVE your video Betsy! 🙂
Tammi,
Come on over anytime and we can have one together! Thanks for the video love, too!
Now that I know what is stashed in your freezer, I’ll be right over!
You know you have an open invitation, Dorothy, right?!?
Mmmm. Your Mocha Martini may turn me into a drinker, Betsy! BTW Your smile lights up a room, too =)
You are so sweet, Kim! Thanks so very much!!
Our freezer will never be without coffee cubes again!
As it should be, Sarah! 🙂
Oh, my gosh, I need a pitcher in my freezer, TOO! Cheers, my friend!!!
Thanks so much, Liz. Come on over and we can share a pitcher!
Yum, yum, YUM!!! When is your martini cookbook coming out, Betsy?
Now THAT’S a brilliant idea, Cindy! 😉
You keep a pitcher in the freezer?? I’ll be by tomorrow!!! What a fabulous idea! I think I need to do that too 🙂
WOW I need one of these ASAP!! I will be right over!
Between you an Liz Berg, I don’t know how you guys stay so slim and fit with all the delectable sweets you guys make! 🙂 Anyway, I love this chocolatey, caffeinated cocktail! Cheers!
Amy,
You are so funny. I am a very good sharer and I bet Liz is, as well!! 🙂 <3
Oh my goodness. Not only is the just amazing – you are such an amazing person and I am so honored to call you a friend. Thank you for making my birthday so special. We need to enjoy these in person.
It was my pleasure, Isabel and we have to make this happen!!
You speak my language! You bring the martinis, I’ll make the cake! Thanks so much for participating Betsy!
It was my pleasure, Terri! You did a great job coordinating this fabulous celebration!