Published: Vantage Point, April 2023
Year on year, celebrations for the long Easter weekend have been growing. Last year “easter themed food” experienced a 160% increase in Google searches and uses of #easterdecor have now reached more than 1.5m on Instagram. It’s clear then that we’re investing more time in Easter as a focal point in the calendar for hosting. And with great hospitality comes tasty drinks.
The brilliant team of cocktail magicians at Tattam’s in Guildford have recently unveiled a Chocolate Drop Cocktail on the new menu, served in a theatrical chocolate cup garnished with raspberries. In keeping with seasonal eating, the tipple features rhubarb liqueur, for a Tattam’s take on a rhubarb truffle in a glass. Rhubarb is the perfect springtime ingredient and when paired with the depth of the chocolate, creates a full-on flavour experience. Think easter eggs, but all grown-up.
And if you want to try making Easter-themed cocktails at home, experiment with Easter Egg Martinis with Baileys, vodka and mini chocolate eggs. Or the White Rabbit cocktail is an amaretto-based cocktail, mixed with gin, double cream, lemon curd and vanilla. One for those with a sweet tooth, or fans of lemon tarts for a post-dinner treat.
But if you prefer your dessert with a dash of coffee, the talented team at Tattam’s also have a downright delicious dalgona coffee-style cocktail, for an indulgent adult treat.
Here’s how to make the Tattam’s Dalgona Martini for an elevated imbibing option at home this Easter:
Tattam’s Dalgona Martini
Ingredients
25ml Vodka
25ml Coffee Liqueur
25ml Crème de Mûre
1 tbsp instant coffee granules
1 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp boiling water
Method
Add the coffee, sugar and boiling water into a bowl and use a whisk or stick blender until you have made a velvety foam. This is your dalgona coffee foam; set aside for later.
Add the vodka, coffee liqueur and Crème de Mûre into a container with a cup of ice and stir until the outside starts to frost and the liquid is chilled.
Pour into your glass. Spoon the dalgona coffee foam on top to finish
Tip: For a professional look, top with 3 whole coffee beans.
This is a superb cocktail to finish a classic roast dinner with friends and family, and happily enjoyed with an Easter chocolate (or two).
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