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Shanthi Appelo, MS, RD

Shanthi Appelö is a registered dietitian and health and wellness spokesperson for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan based in Detroit. Passionate about the science of nutrition and behavior, Shanthi has experience working in clinical nutrition, public health and teaching in the university setting. She earned her Master of Science in Public Health Nutrition from the University of Tennessee and has a research background in maternal and child health nutrition and public health, as well as a Certificate of Training in Obesity Interventions from the Commission on Dietetic Registration. In her free time, she enjoys experimenting in the kitchen, exploring the outdoors, working on art and spending time with family.

How to Make a Mocktail Espresso Martini

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Midnight Mocktail Espresso Martini
Awaken your inner night owl with this midnight mocktail to help you stay up until midnight!
This recipe only calls for 4 ingredients, all of which can likely already be found in your kitchen: espresso, oat milk, brown sugar, and cocoa powder. This mocktail espresso martini offers a caffeine kick and the same aesthetic of the classic drink while being healthier and alcohol free.
Serving Amount
Ingredients

  • 4 shot espresso

  • 3 cup oat milk

  • 4 tsp brown sugar

  • Unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting

Instructions
  • Step 1

    Extract espresso over brown sugar to allow sugar to melt into espresso.   

  • Step 2

    Pour milk over the mixture to slowly bring it down in temperature.   

  • Step 3

    Pour milk/espresso/sugar mixture into a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously to get a nice foam.   

  • Step 4

    Pour into martini or coupe glass. Dust with cocoa powder.           

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Photo credit: Shanthi Appelo
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