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    Home » Recipes » Drinks » Chocolate Martini

    Chocolate Martini

    Published: August 16, 2020 · Modified: Aug 19, 2020 by John Kanell

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    This chocolate martini is a boozy dessert in a glass. Vodka combined with chocolate liqueur make the perfect, easy to make after dinner treat for when you're craving something decadent with a wonderful chocolate flavor.

    A chocolate martini topped with shaved chocolate.
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    A chocolate martini with a swirl of chocolate syrup.

    When you’d like a rich indulgent cocktail that tastes like dessert then a chocolate martini is the drink for you! This quick and easy cocktail is perfect for all the chocolate lovers out there! For another delicious cocktail recipe try my Irish coffee recipe or my white Russian recipe!

    What You’ll Need for This Recipe

    Ingredients to make a chocolate martini on a marble counter.

    Chocolate syrup: You can use any chocolate syrup you enjoy, make a quick chocolate ganache, or omit this from the drink.

    Chocolate liqueur: I used Godiva Chocolate Liqueur and creme de cacao for this drink. Both work well.

    Irish Cream: I find that Baileys works best for this recipe.

    How to Make a Chocolate Martini

    Chocolate getting drizzled into a martini glass.

    1. If you’re garnishing the glass with chocolate then you should drizzle a bit inside the martini glasses. A spiral looks especially nice but may take a bit of practice. 

    2. Add a circle of chocolate on a small plate and drag the glass’ rim along it for a nice chocolate rim.

    Vodka pouring into a copper cocktail shaker.

    3. To make the drink add about a cup of ice to a cocktail shaker and then pour in the vodka, chocolate liqueur, and Baileys.

    4. Close up the shaker and a give it a vigorous shake. This step is important because it cools the drink and adds the water needed for balance. If you like your drinks stronger then stir away and skip the shaking.

    A chocolate martini getting poured into a martini glass then garnished with shaved chocolate.

    5. Pour the drink into your prepared glasses.

    6. Finish with a sprinkle of shaved chocolate If desired.

    Two chocolate martinis in glasses with swirls of chocolate inside.

    Pro Tips for this Recipe

    • The garnish is optional but you can always garnish the glasses ahead of time and store them in the fridge for a few hours-overnight.
    • If you like things less sweet then add an extra jigger of vodka.
    • Have fun with different flavor additions. Cherry liqueur for chocolate cherry martinis, espresso or coffee liqueur for a mocha martini etc.
    • You can mix the cocktails in advance and shake or stir with ice before serving. 

    A top down photo of a chocolate martini with a chocolate rim.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is creme de cacao the same as chocolate liqueur?

    Creme de cacao is flavored with chocolate and often a dash of vanilla. It can be used interchangeably with Godiva chocolate liqueur as well as other brands.

    Should a martini be shaken or stirred?

    This is up to debate and personal taste. Most straight spirit only cocktails are stirred while those with mixers are shaken. I enjoy this chocolate martini shaken with tiny shards of ice mixed in.

    Do you need to add the chocolate rim and swirl inside?

    Nope, this drink is delicious on it’s own but the chocolate garnish adds a wonderful appearance as well as a bit of extra flavor. You can also just wet the rim and add either sugar or a chocolate sugar made by mixing cocoa powder and sugar together. 

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    If you’ve tried this Chocolate Martini recipe then don’t forget to leave a rating and let me know how you got on in the comments below, I love hearing from you! 

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    Chocolate Martini

    A delicious chocolate martini that's perfectly sweet with a big hit of chocolate.
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 4 minutes
    Total Time 4 minutes
    Servings 2 drinks
    Calories 531kcal
    Author John Kanell

    Equipment

    • Martini glasses
    • cocktail shaker

    Ingredients

    • 4 oz Baileys Irish Cream
    • 4 oz Chocolate Liqueur
    • 8 oz Vodka
    • 3 tbsp chocolate syrup or ganache

    Instructions

    • Drizzle chocolate syrup inside the martini glasses then add chocolate syrup to a shallow plate and coat the rims of the glasses.
    • Combine Baileys, chocolate liqueur, and vodka in a cocktail shaker filled with about a cup of Ice. Shake until thoroughly chilled.
    • Strain drink into prepared glasses. You may garnish with shaved chocolate to enjoy as is.

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    Notes

    • The garnish is optional but you can always garnish the glasses ahead of time and store them in the fridge for a few hours-overnight.
    • If you like things less sweet then add an extra jigger of vodka.
    • Have fun with different flavor additions. Cherry liqueur for chocolate cherry martinis, espresso or coffee liqueur for a mocha martini etc.
    • You can mix the cocktails in advance and shake or stir with ice before serving. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1drink | Calories: 531kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 23mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Iron: 1mg
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