Espresso Turkey-tini

This new seasonal take on the espresso martini combines the classic flavors of a Thanksgiving turkey with a richly spiced espresso rub and decadent dressing that blends orange, sugar and sweet coffee liquor.
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Espresso Turkey-tini
Espresso Turkey-tini
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  • Prep Time

    45 minutes

  • Servings

    10-16

  • Cook Time

    3 hours 30 minutes - 4 hours

  • Course

    Main Dish

You'll need...

Ingredients

  • Espresso Rub

  • Stuffing

  • Dressing

Directions

PREHEAT oven to 325°F. Mix together espresso, sugar, salt, garlic powder, paprika and black pepper.

TEAR off a sheet of Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Foil 2 1/2 times longer than the turkey. Place in a roasting pan that is at least 2 inches deep.

REMOVE neck and giblets from turkey, rinse, and pat dry. Place turkey lengthwise in center of foil sheet to cook. Tie legs and stuff turkey with oranges and herbs.

BRUSH turkey with coffee liqueur. Then coat turkey with espresso rub.

CLOSE foil loosely by overlapping the ends. Turn up short sides of foil to hold in juices. Do not seal airtight. Insert meat thermometer through foil into thickest part of inner thigh, not touching bone.

ROAST turkey until meat thermometer reads 165°F, about 3 ½ to 4 hours for a 14 lb. turkey. Remove from oven and let stand for 15 minutes. Remove and discard foil.

TRANSFER turkey to a serving dish. Place a single orange wheel adorned with three espresso beans on top of the turkey. Garnish the base with oranges, orange twists, herbs and espresso beans.

Recipe notes: 

Dressing quantities may vary depending on the size of your turkey and serving platter 

This recipe only calls for the preparation of a martini rub. To participate in the consumption or purchase of alcohol, you must be 21 and over.

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