March 26 – Espresso Martini & Sticky Sweet Baked Chicken Wings
I have never had an espresso martini until this day. I’ve always wanted to try one, and now I have an excuse. #quarantinecocktail gives me license to explore new drinks everyday and my list is growing.
Espresso Martini
Makes 1 cocktail
2 oz vodka
1 oz brewed espresso, cold
1 oz coffee liqueur (Kahlua)
3 coffee beans
Chill a martini glass in the freezer. Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds. Strain into glass and garnish with 3 coffee beans.
Sticky Sweet Baked Chicken Wings
I have never been a fan of Buffalo Wings, mainly because they are generally super spicy. These in contrast are gently spicy, in addition to being a little sweet, which I love. Hope you love them too.
Serves 4-6
3⁄4 c ketchup
1 T honey
1 T brown sugar
1 1⁄2 T gochujang
1⁄2 rice vinegar
1⁄4 coconut aminos, or soy sauce
2-3 lbs chicken wings, split
2 T avocado oil, or canola
Salt and pepper
Garnish: thinly sliced scallions, chopped cilantro, toasted sesame seeds, lime wedges
Make the sauce by combining the ketchup, honey, brown sugar, gochujang, vinegar, and coconut aminos in a medium saucepan. Whisk to mix and bring to a boil. Lower heat to medium and cook for about 12 minutes, until reduced to about 3⁄4 cup.
Preheat oven to 350 (or convection bake to 325). Line a sheet pan with foil. Toss wings in a bowl with oil and season liberally with salt and pepper. Place in a single layer on the sheet, use two sheet pans if necessary, and bake for 30 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 450 (425 convection).
Use a fish spatula to transfer the wings to a large bowl containing the sauce and toss. Discard any juices on sheet pans and arrange the coated wings in a single layer. Bake 10-15 minutes until slightly charred in spots and glazed with sauce. Garnish with scallions, sesame seeds, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.