BROCKTON – If you’re a coffee lover who enjoys alcohol, then a chilled espresso martini should be the newest drink on your do list!
On this week’s installment of Brockton Eats with Alisha, we’re visiting four places in the area with creamy caffeinated martinis that will give you a taste of a liquid dessert.
These weekly lists of tidbits and food finds are not restaurant reviews but go beyond a bare-bones round-up. Staff writer Alisha Saint-Ciel gives tips and takes to help Brockton-area foodies find those mouth-watering hidden gems, old favorites, and exciting new offerings.
One thing about me is that I love finishing off a savory meal with something sweet. Sometimes, I’d prefer to save the 800-calorie dessert for a sweet cocktail that makes me forget about cake and gooey sweets.
Homemade espresso martini recipe
For the people who like to stay home and still have a nice drink, here is a simple DIY recipe to try at home by Lisha Cooks:2 ounces of vanilla vodka1 ounce of pure espresso1 ounce of Kahlua or any coffee liqueur1 once of Baileys (optional)1 ounce of your favorite coffee creamerSimple syrup to tasteAdd ice and shakeSet a marshmallow on fire for garnish and use a graham cracker for a rim.
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If you’re looking for an uncomplicated night out where you can be wined and dined, these are a few places to try.
Barrels & Boards – 1285 Broadway, Raynham
The ambiance alone will draw you in from the extensive bar with over a dozen guests, the high ceilings, and the warm decor that reminds you of home. Let’s not forget the American cuisine with a unique twist on flavor. The restaurant offers a classic espresso martini or what I call the espresso martini’s cousin, the chocolate peanut butter martini, which is made with Screwball Peanut Butter Whiskey, chocolate drizzle liqueur, and crushed peanut butter on the rim.
Brockton Cafe Bar & Grill – 426 Main St., Brockton
Brockton Café offers a diverse range of flavored cocktails, and one of my favorite drinks there is the espresso martini. It has a little bit of creaminess and robust flavors of fresh espresso. You can enjoy cocktails with a freshly cooled crème bruelle topped with fruit.
Yaz’s Table – 1209 Bedford St., Abington
Yaz’s Table is a one-of-a-kind restaurant with an Egyptian flare and cocktails made to order. One of the best parts of Yaz’s Table is the fried donut holes, which change flavors weekly. Yaz’s Table signature drink is the Expresso Bomb Martini made with vanilla vodka, Bailey’s Kahlua, chocolate liqueur and expresso bomb. Another thing to note is the other creamy drink, including “The Lost Penguin,” with vanilla vodka, chocolate liqueur, peppermint, baileys, and crushed Oreos. Another caffeine-based drink to try is a spiked ice pistachio latte with baklava dust rim, organic pistachio,
Giana Restaurant – 3 Roosevelt Circle, South Easton
Sit by the white marble bar and enjoy a classic espresso martini the “Giana” way: homemade espresso poured into a chilled martini glass. The restaurant offers a low-key Miami vibe, with bright lights, fish swimming in the background, and friendly faces working at the bar. While you’re there, enjoy one of their wonderful desserts, from chocolate cake to ricotta cheesecake to blueberry brown sugar cake.
Do you have a suggestion for the food series? Email staff reporter Alisha Saint-Ciel at stciela@gannett.com.
