White Chocolate Espresso-Vodka Martinis

Ingredients

• 0.8 cup half-and-half 
• 3 tablespoons espresso powder instant
• 2 tablespoons sugar 
• 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract 
• 0.3 cup vodka chilled
• 1.3 cups water boiling
• 6 ounces chocolate white such as lindt, chopped, plus more for grating, optional

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• whisk
• blender
• ziploc bags
• measuring cup

Directions

1. Watch how to make this recipe.
2. Combine the water and espresso powder in a large measuring cup.
3. Whisk to dissolve. Set aside to cool.
4. Pour into 2 ice cube trays. Freeze until solid, at least 8 hours.
5. Transfer the ice cubes to a resealable plastic bag and store in the freezer for up to 3 days.
6. Combine the half-and-half and white chocolate in a small bowl.
7. Place over a small pan of barely simmering water. Stir until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth, about 5 minutes. Cool the chocolate mixture, whisking occasionally. Scrape the chocolate mixture into a blender.
8. Add the vodka, sugar, vanilla and espresso ice cubes. Blend until smooth, at least 1 minute.
9. Pour into 4 large martini glasses.
10. Garnish with grated white chocolate, if using, and serve.