TGIF Signature Cocktail Idea

Here's a yummy cocktail idea from www.tablespoon.com by Cheri Liefeld of Adventures in the Kitchen.

RED VELVET CAKE MARTINI

This would be a great idea for a signature cocktail if you’re having you’re wedding on or around Valentine’s Day, having a “red” theme or if your like me, just LOVE red velvet cake. Either way, I think your guests will be excited to try this one.

Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients

1. Betty Crocker® Whipped cream cheese frosting (from 12-oz container)

2. Betty Crocker® red colored sugar

3. 2 teaspoons chocolate-flavor syrup Crushed ice

4. 1/4 cup cake-flavored vodka

5. 1/4 cup crème de cacao

6. 6 tablespoons buttermilk

7. 1 to 2 drops red food color

8. Crushed ice

Directions

First:

1. Dip rims of 2 martini glasses in frosting, then dip in red sugar

2. Drizzle 1 teaspoon chocolate syrup in bottom of each glass

3. Refrigerate

Second:

1. Fill cocktail shaker halfway with ice

2. Add vodka, crème de cacao, buttermilk and food color

3. Cover; shake vigorously until well mixed

4. Strain mixture into chilled glasses