Chocolate Martini
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Chocolate Martini
Description
This cocktail combines vodka for the base spirit with chocolate liqueur and white creme de cacao to contribute layered chocolate flavors. Half and half and chocolate syrup provide creaminess and sweetness, blending into a silky martini texture. The preparation involves shaking the ingredients with ice to chill and slightly dilute the mixture before straining.
Rimming the martini glass with chocolate syrup and chocolate jimmies creates an appealing presentation that enhances the chocolate aroma and taste from the first sip. A maraschino cherry garnish adds a classic cocktail touch. This drink serves as a dessert cocktail or a chocolate-flavored evening drink.
The notes include instructions for making a larger batch suitable for six drinks, with chilling ahead to meld flavors and streamline serving, useful for entertaining or parties.
Ingredients
Garnishes
- chocolate syrup for rimming glasses
- chocolate jimmies for rimming glasses, sprinkles
- maraschino cherries
Martini
- 3 fl oz vodka about 6 Tbsp or 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp
- 2 fl oz chocolate liqueur about 4 Tbsp or 1/4 cup, I use Godiva brand
- 1 fl oz white creme de cacao about 2 Tbsp
- 1 fl oz half and half about 2 Tbsp, or milk or heavy cream
- 2 Tbsp chocolate syrup
Instructions
Prepare glasses
- Add chocolate sprinkles to a small shallow plate, and drizzle a fair amount of chocolate syrup on another small shallow plate.
- Dip the rim of a martini glass in the chocolate syrup, then dip the rim into the chocolate sprinkles.
- Chill in the refrigerator or freezer for several minutes.
Make martini
- Add some ice to a cocktail shaker, then pour in vodka, chocolate liqueur, creme de cacao, half and half, and chocolate syrup.
- Cover and and shake well, for about 5-10 seconds.
- Strain and pour into prepared martini glass.
Garnish
- Top with a maraschino cherry or two.
Notes
- This recipe makes one serving of approximately 7 to 7.5 ounces; scale up for larger batches as needed.
- For a party, prepare a large batch by mixing and chilling all ingredients in a pitcher before serving.
- Chilling rims of the glasses improves the adherence of chocolate sprinkles and syrup for presentation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 648 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 648kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 69g | 23% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 130mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 61g | 122% |
| Vitamin A | 107IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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