THIRSTY THURSDAY: TOASTED S'More Cocktail
Today’s post is a two-for-one blog. It’s been a while since I posted a drink recipe so I thought I would post a drink inspired by summer flavors.
I don’t know anybody who dislikes the taste of a toasted marshmallow. It’s pretty much the most iconic flavor of summer. Sitting around a campfire with the crickets chirping, fireflies glowing, and someone strumming a guitar is the perfect setting for a toasty, gooey, S’More. Now imagine those flavors in an alcoholic beverage. NOW, I know what you’re thinking... “Didn’t Eat Iowa already make a S’More cocktail?” I did. Here’s the link. BUT, that cocktail didn’t use toasted marshmallow infused vodka.
So, here’s a recipe for TOASTED (get it? ‘cos it’s drunk) Marshmallow Vodka. Here’s what you’ll need...
INGREDIENTS
Turn on your broiler in your oven. I used my toaster oven on toast so it heated from both sides.
On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper (this is really important, because otherwise the marshmallows will stick, bad) arrange some marshmallows (I used extra large marshmallows, so your mileage may vary).
Place your marshmallows in the oven and let them toast. It will take about 5 minutes, but keep a close eye on them.
You can also toast your marshmallows over an open flame, but this takes a little more effort.
Meanwhile, pour the vodka in a large jar.
When the marshmallows are toasted, take them out of the oven allow them to cool for a second. They don’t need to be hot for them to infuse. You’ll want to be able to handle them. (PRO TIP: These taste great when you don't have access to a campfire)
Once you can touch them, peel them off of the parchment and put them into the jar with the vodka. Put the lid on the jar and give it a shake. Allow the marshmallows to dissolve for at least an hour, but overnight is better.
You’ll look in the jar and think it looks really disgusting. But, have no fear! Take a funnel and put a coffee filter inside it. Strain the chunks of marshmallow out of the vodka and filter the caramel-colored vodka back into the bottle.
Store your toasted marshmallow vodka in the freezer.
Now you want to know a good drink to use this toasty-marshmallowey goodness in! Here’s a TOASTED S’More cocktail which is a little simpler than the original recipe Eat Iowa posted a few months ago, but still packs a punch...
INGREDIENTS
1.5 ounces Mocha Kalua (or other chocolate-flavored liqueur)
1.5 ounces Toasted Marshmallow vodka
Chocolate syrup (I used Magic Shell™) for garnish
Mini Marshmallows for garnish
In a shaker, add the chocolate liqueur, marshmallow vodka, and almond milk. Top with ice and shake.
In a chilled martini glass, add some chocolate syrup. (Since I used Magic Shell™, it solidified on contact).
Strain the chilled cocktail into the martini glass.
Garnish with some mini marshmallows. To make a fancier garnish, you can rim your glass with crushed graham crackers by dipping the rim of the glass in chocolate syrup and then into the crushed graham crackers.