Cranberry Dark Chocolate Espresso Shaker Recipe
The complex flavors in this drink add an air of sophistication to your usual holiday menu!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 3/4 cup cranberries fresh or frozen
- 1 square Ghirardelli dark chocolate can substitute 1/8 cup dark chocolate chips
- 2 shots espresso
- 1/4 cup oat milk or milk of your choice
- ice
Instructions
- Combine the granulated sugar and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. While stirring occasionally, bring to a boil and then allow to simmer for about 5 minutes until the sugar completely dissolves.
- Continue simmering, and add the cranberries. Stir occasionally and continue simmering until the cranberries have burst. This step takes around 8-10 minutes.
- Pour the syrup through a strainer to remove the cranberry chunks and allow it to cook to room temperature. Once cooled, store the syrup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- Place the dark chocolate in a small glass bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring in between, until the chocolate completely melts.
- Pull 2 shots of espresso and combine with the melted chocolate.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add 1-2 tablespoon of cranberry syrup and the espresso/melted chocolate mixture. Shake for 1-2 minutes and pour into your favorite glass.
- Finish with a splash of oat milk and enjoy!