Cocktail recipes: Van Gogh Dutch Caramel Vodka

November 5, 10:43 PMKansas City Cocktails ExaminerAngie Rayfield

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Van Gogh's Dutch Caramel Vodka is practically dessert in a bottle. That makes it a great choice for one of the hottest trends of 2009 - the dessert drink. Any of these delicious cocktails will help satisfy your sweet tooth.

Cafe Caramel Martini recipe
Created by Rene Matos, Beverage Director, NYC Marriott Marquis

• 2 1/2 oz. Van Gogh Dutch Caramel Vodka
• 1/2 oz. Van Gogh Double Espresso Vodka
• 1/4 oz. caramel sauce
• 1 oz. softened vanilla ice cream

Add all ingredients into a shaker and shake vigorously to ensure the caramel is well blended. Pour into a martini glass, and garnish with a cholive. (Note: A cholive is not a chocolate covered olive - it's an olive shaped chocolate truffle.)

Caramel Pumpkin Cheesecake Dessert Shot recipe
Created by celebrity chef, Jon Ashton

• 1 14oz. can pumpkin, chilled
• 3 oz. reduced-fat cream cheese
• 6 oz. low fat vanilla yogurt
• 1 cup low fat milk
• 1/4 cup Van Gogh Dutch Caramel Vodka
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp. nutmeg
• 6 tsp. graham cracker crumbs (optional)

Place all ingredients except the graham cracker crumbs in a blend, and blend until silky. Pour into shot glasses. To garnish, top each serving with graham cracker crumbs.

Spiced Caramel Apple recipe
Created by Kara Newman, author of Spice & Ice

• 2 oz. Domaine de Canton ginger liqueur
• 1 oz. Van Gogh Dutch Caramel Vodka
• 1 1/2 oz. apple cider
• 1 dash lemon juice
• Agave syrup and crumbled gingersnap cookies, for garnish

Rim a martini glass with agave syrup and cookie crumbs, and set aside. Add liquid ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake well. Strain into the martini glass.