Chocolate Martini

This Chocolate Martini is a creamy decadent cocktail recipe that’s like a sip of chocolate heaven in a glass!

The good news is with just 5 main ingredients this decadent Chocolate Martini is easy to make and will be a huge hit with your guests

Grab your martini shaker and let’s get started!

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Chocolate Martini Ingredients

The ingredient list is simple but decadent!

• Chocolate Liqueur – We recommend you use your favorite chocolate liqueur.
• Homemade Irish Cream – We make our own and you can too. Or use Bailey’s.
• Half and Half – In a pinch you can use heavy cream instead
• Vodka – Any quality brand will work, or try it with vanilla vodka, for an extra bit of flavor!
• Hot Fudge Sauce or Dark Chocolate Syrup – Either will work but we love the deep dark flavor of our homemade hot fudge sauce!
• Cocoa for the rim of the glass – We like the taste of Ghirardelli brand but any brand will work as long as it’s on the darker side
• Chocolate Bar – This is optional for adding shaved chocolate over the top of the martini See the recipe card for exact quantities.

Product recommendations:

• Use your favorite Chocolate Liqueur brand for our recipe. You will find several excellent chocolate liqueurs on the market.

• We used Ghirardelli Double Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix to rim the martini glasses. This cocoa adds an amazing chocolatey flavor to this martini. There are many cocoas on the market to choose from, but this is our favorite.

How to make a Chocolate lovers Martini

• With two small plates, side by side, add 2 tablespoon vodka to first small plate and add 1/4 cup cocoa to second plate
• Dip the rim of the martini glass into the vodka first and then dip the wet rim into the chocolate cocoa powder
• Gently turn the rim to make sure you have an even coat of cocoa around all sides of the glass. Set the glass aside (see example photo below)
• Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes
• Add the chocolate liqueur, Irish cream liqueur, vodka, and half-and-half
• Give a vigorous shake until the shaker is almost too cold to hold and set aside
• Drizzle chocolate syrup in circles to the inside of the martini glass (see example photos below)
• Pour the shaken drink evenly over the chocolate drizzle into each glass
• Garnish with the grated chocolate shavings, if desired. We use the original Microplane classic zester/grater like the one pictured above. It’s a kitchen workhorse.
• Serve immediately and enjoy!

How to Create a Chocolate Rimmed Glass

How to create a chocolate swirl inside a martini glass

• You can prepare the cocoa rims ahead of time but don’t do the chocolate sauce swirl inside of the glass until right before serving the martinis
• Fill a small plastic squeeze bottle with chocolate syrup

• Tip bottle and start the swirl right under the chocolate cocoa rim
• Swirl the chocolate sauce around the glass – keep in mind any design will work!
• The extra chocolate on the interior of the glass really adds to the flavor of this delicious cocktail recipe
• Immediately add the chilled martini mixture to prepared glass, serve, and ENJOY!
• If you don’t have a squeeze bottle use a very small spoon to drizzle on the sides.

What are the best Chocolate liqueurs?

• When it comes to chocolate liqueurs there are several to choose from at most liquor stores. The flavors from liqueur to liqueur can vary. Chocolate liqueurs come in both White Chocolate and Dark Chocolate.

• Here’s a list of excellent chocolate liqueurs you can choose from which are presented in no particular order. Please remember different liqueurs could vary in taste and different liqueurs could vary the flavor of your cocktail.

• Mozart Dark Chocolate Liqueur – Austria
• Borgata Classic Chocolate Liqueur – Italy
• Tolon Tolon Chocolate Cream – Spain

What is a Martini?

• The modern-day martini has become one of the best-known mixed alcoholic beverages. Mixologists can mix and match alcohol and ingredients to come up with great seasonal cocktails that tantalize everyone’s tastebuds. We really have come a long way baby!

Here is how easy it is to make a classic original martini:

• Start with gin or vodka and vermouth shaken or stirred over ice
• Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnished with either two olives or a lemon twist

Additional great Martini recipes

We’ve got you covered with all types of interesting martinis!

• French Martini
• White Chocolate Snowflake Martinis
• Pumpkin Spice Martinis
• Red Velvet Martinis
• Lemon Drop Martinis

Great appetizers to make the perfect party!

• Honey Roasted Cashews – because everyone loves a salty-sweet snack
• Mini Crab Cakes with Homemade Cocktail Sauce – a classic appetizer and crowd pleaser
• Baked Brie with Garlic – this version bakes in it’s own box making it the easiest appetizer!
• Crab Stuffed Mushrooms – Full of fresh crab and mozzarella cheese flavor
• Chicken Skewers with Spicy Peanut Sauce – a great party appetizer or light snack

Making a Mini Chocolate Martini

• If a large martini is too much decadence for your group consider creating these drinks in mini form. We made ours in gorgeous cordial glasses for girls night, but a simple shot glass will work too. It’s the same process and a lot of fun!