Tiramisu Martini - delicious and decadent co*cktail recipe (2024)

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What co*cktails go well with tiramisu? ›

The bold and delicious flavours of Espresso Martini mingle seamlessly with the creamy goodness of Tiramisu. Take a bite of Tiramisu and a sip of Espresso Martini, and your taste buds will thank you for the sweet sensory journey of flavours!

Begin with a London dry-style gin. From there, add a little dry vermouth. The ratio is negotiable, but common formulas for a Dry Martini typically fall in the range of four-to-eight parts gin to one part vermouth.

Prioritize balancing sweetness levels, like pairing a tart drink with a sweet dessert, and vice versa. Too much sweetness will be cloying. Consider flavors and aromas that complement each other; pair deep flavors of chocolate or caramel with drinks that can match or intensify these tastes.

Most recipes use Marsala wine in tiramisu, however, I have always loved Kahlua since it pairs so well with the espresso that's already in the recipe. Use any of these or your favorite liquor: Marsala wine. Rum (dark rum would be best!)

Stick With Sweet Wines

Muscat is often suggested, but it's too delicate, so it would be better to opt for sparkling red wine, like Sangue di Giuda from Oltrepo Pavese.

Does tiramisu contain alcohol? Yes, it does. If you or your guests don't drink, you may want to choose another dessert. The alcohol content could be enough to give someone a buzz.

The Problem: High-Calorie Ingredients

Lots of whipping cream, boatloads of mascarpone cheese and the cake-like ladyfingers cookies. Some recipes call for several cups of whipping cream, but just one cup contains a whopping 414 calories and 44 grams of fat (28 of them saturated.)

Tiramisu (1 piece - 2 3/4" x 3 1/2") contains 38.3g total carbs, 38g net carbs, 38.6g fat, 9.7g protein, and 541 calories.

Best Overall: Dolin Dry Vermouth de Chambery

“London dry-style gins need bigger, bolder vermouths,” he says. Kotsiras agrees. “If you're after a classic gin Martini with London dry gin, I'm always reaching for Dolin,” he says. “It's flavorful enough and plays a great supporting role while letting your gin shine.”

What is a $100 dollar martini? ›

How do you pour a C-note in a glass? Stoli Elit Vodka, Grand Marnier 150 and Courvoisier. Garnish with chutzpah. At a hundred bucks, be sure to ask for it shaken and stirred. The $100 martini is part of Lee Lewis' martini makeover at El Gaucho.

The recipe's ratio is in the 3:1 vodka-vermouth range, which gives the drink some depth. Of course, you can adjust this to your taste; many bartenders mix it at 5:1 (2 1/2 ounces vodka and 1/2 ounce vermouth). Keep at least a hint of vermouth, which makes it "extra dry;" otherwise, it's simply vodka straight up.

Most martini drinkers think of it as an aperitif so aren't looking to accompany a meal with it. A small dish of sun dried black olives works beautifully. As does a small dish of Sicilian greens. (avoid the stuffed olives.)

The vodka will add nothing to the tiramisu recipe since vodka is made to be flavorless. As Jefromi mentioned in the comment, there are plenty of other better substitution in terms of flavor you can use. Kahlua is a very common liquor found in tiramisu as it's coffee based. Chocolate porters might also add a nice touch.

Spiced Rum.

Use your favorite variety! Rum gives this tiramisu recipe a unique flavor with a kick. If you don't have a brand preference, try using a middle shelf spiced rum to maintain good flavor and not break the bank.

Is the alcohol in tiramisu cooked out? No, it is not. The alcohol in tiramisu is applied to the already-baked sponge cake base as part of a solution which keeps it moist. No heat is applied to it at or after that point, so whatever alcohol is added to it stays there.