Chocolate Martini

Celebrate the holidays with style! Renowned designer Kim Seybert invites us in her home and shares her special touches for perfect holiday entertaining. Tip: Use dried figs, great size for appetizers Tip: Bake rolls fat side down so that the fat melts off when cooking Tip: Bake wrapped figs at 500° Fahrenheit for 5 minutes Tip: Invest in functional-yet-festive shakers and barware Tip: Call ahead to your liquor store for hard-to-find spirits Tip: Dark chocolate is good for the heart and loaded with flavonoids Trick: For best flavor, stuff figs with as much cheese as possible Trick: Bring prosciutto to room temperature before wrapping Trick: For extra flavor, garnish cooked figs with a sprig of thyme Trick: Orange zest adds color and more citrus notes Trick: Decorate an ordinary platter with black beans and herbs for a festive look Technique: Make four cuts on top, pinch the bottom to open up the fig Technique: Start at fattiest end, roll tightly Technique: Keep vodka cold, always chill liquor in the freezer before serving Technique: Shaved chocolate makes a tasty and attractive garnish Technique: Turn Orange Chocolatini into a dessert cocktail by adding heavy cream Technique: Black beans also help to hold the wrapped figs in place

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