Chocolate martinis have become increasingly popular as martini bars have popped up across the country with more and more unique and delicious flavors to choose from. Here is an easy way to make chocolate martinis at home, either for yourself or to impress your guests. The recipe below will make two chocolate martinis; you can easily make more by doubling or trebling the ingredients.
Additionally, you should not feel constrained by the recipes below; they are merely guidelines to get you started. There are many ways to make a chocolate martini to your taste. Light rum or brandy can be substituted for vodka if you choose. Vanilla vodka can make for a sweeter martini, or you could choose another flavor to give your martini a completely different “flair”. The cocoa powder can be eliminated and replaced with a swirl of chocolate syrup on the top of the drink for a different look. Keep an open mind and have fun with creating your own unique version of this popular drink!
CHOCOLATE MARTINI
For this recipe, you will need:
3 oz chocolate liqueur
1 oz vodka
3 oz crème de cacao
5 oz half and half
Cocoa powder
Ice
2 pieces of chocolate
You will also need:
Two cocktail glasses
Cocktail shaker
Begin by chilling your cocktail glasses. After glasses are chilled, pour the cocoa powder into a bowl. Turn the glasses upside down in the cocoa powder, rimming them with it. Turn the glasses upright and place a piece of chocolate in the bottom of each one.
Place the ice into the cocktail shaker. Pour the chocolate liqueur, vodka, crème de cacao, and half and half over the ice, cover, and shake well. Strain the mixture into the glasses over the chocolate pieces, being careful to pour straight in and avoid the cocoa powder.
Voila! Enjoy your chocolate martinis and impress everyone you know.
Alternatives
If you’ve tried the plain chocolate martini and want to explore further, or if you’re just looking for something a little different, here are two more easy recipes for other chocolate martinis. Both serve two.
CHOCOLATE MINT MARTINI
For this recipe you will need:
2 oz vodka
1 oz white crème de menthe
1 oz white crème de cacao
Cocoa powder
2 pieces chocolate
2 mint sprigs
You will also need:
Two cocktail glasses
Cocktail shaker
Follow the initial directions to prepare the glasses listed above.
Place the ice into the cocktail shaker. Pour the vodka, crème de menthe, and crème de cacao over the ice, cover, and shake well. Strain the mixture into the glasses over the chocolate pieces, being careful to pour straight in and avoid the cocoa powder. Garnish with mint sprigs and serve.
CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY MARTINI
For this recipe you will need:
3 oz raspberry vodka
2 oz white crème de cacao
Cocoa powder
Ice
2 pieces of chocolate
Fresh raspberries
You will also need:
Two cocktail glasses
Cocktail shaker
Chill the vodka and crème de cacao. Follow the initial directions to prepare the glasses listed above.
Mix the chilled vodka and crème de cacao in the cocktail shaker. Carefully pour the mixture into the glasses over the chocolate pieces, avoiding the cocoa powder. Garnish with fresh raspberries.
Fun, easy, and delicious! Enjoy!
