Congleton Nub News has joined forces with a regular reader to share a 'Cocktail of the Week' feature.

This week, Josh is bringing you a twist on the classic Espresso Martini: The Mocha Martini

The 'Mocha Martini' is a sweet cocktail with a classy, after-dinner vibe great for winding down after work or serving up as an extra-special treat to Christmas dinner guests.

Find out how to make it below...

Ingredients: 

• 50ml cooled coffee
• 25ml vodka
• 25ml cooled 'hot' chocolate
• 25ml amaretto

Method:

1. add plenty of ice to a martin glass to chill it
2. put all of your ingredients into a shaker with ice
3. shake hard for 30 seconds over ice
4. remove the ice and share for a further 20 seconds
5. remove the ice from your glass
6. strain your shaken cocktail into your martini glass
7. squeeze over a swirl of chocolate sauce, or sprinkle with cocoa powder to decorate

Check back next week for another Cocktail of the Week, shared each Friday to get the weekend going.

Alternatively, take a look at last week's festive cocktail feature here.

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