Chocolate Martini

This chocolate martini pours ultra-silky with layered cocoa flavor—vodka, chocolate liqueur, and Baileys—into a glass swirled with chocolate syrup and rimmed in cocoa powder. Shake hard for 30 seconds with ice for that frosty, café-style finish without being cloying.

Chocolate Liquor vs. Chocolate Liqueur vs. Liquor

You may be wondering: what is the difference between chocolate liquor and chocolate liqueur?

Despite the name, chocolate liquor has no alcohol. It is actually a thick, dark paste that is a product of grinding cocoa beans after they are roasted and hulled. 

Chocolate liqueur is a distilled spirit made with cocoa beans and contains flavors of chocolate and often vanilla. 

Liquor is a distilled spirit made from grains or plants. Think brandy, gin, rum, vodka and whisky. 

• Chocolate Liqueur: Distilled spirit with cocoa bean and chocolate flavor – contains alcohol
• Liquor: Distilled Spirit made from grains or plants – contains alcohol

Grab at the Grocery Store

The ingredient list for this chocolate vodka martini is quite simple. Check the recipe card below for exact measurements. A full list of ingredients with measurements for this recipe is available in the printable recipe card below.

• Chocolate syrup – Use your favorite brand of chocolate sauce here. Hershey’s is my personal favorite.
• Cocoa powder – We use this for coating the rim of the glass. It sticks to the chocolate syrup and enhances each sip of this easy cocktail.
• Vodka – I like to use regular Tito’s here, but you can also use a specialty liquor like vanilla or espresso vodka to take it up a notch.
• Chocolate liqueur – My favorite chocolate liqueur to use is the Godiva chocolate liqueur. I’m sure each person has their own version of the best chocolate liqueurs, so just use your favorite.
• Bailey’s Irish Cream – Not only does this Irish cream liqueur add delicious flavor, but it also adds a creamy, velvety texture that makes this a truly decadent martini.
• Ice – A handful of ice is crucial to making all classic martinis. When shaken in a martini shaker, it chills the simple ingredients for the perfect refreshing temperature.

Chocolate Martini Garnishes

If you want to take the presentation up a notch, you can get fancy with your garnishes. You can add whatever you’d like to, but here are some of my suggestions:

• Chocolate shavings
• Extra chocolate syrup
• Sliced strawberries
• Fresh raspberries

Mix it Up!

There is no one right way to make a good chocolate martini. Here are a few suggestions to make it your own:

• Make it creamier – Although I think Bailey’s does the trick, you can also add a splash of heavy cream to take the creamy factor up a notch.
• Garnish – Make up some chocolate-covered strawberries and serve them on the side as a garnish for special occasions like Valentine’s Day.
• Make it an espresso martini – Substitute the regular vodka for espresso vodka instead to give this simple chocolate martini a real kick. Or, just add a bit of coffee liqueur for more little kick of flavor.
• Rim – Instead of rimming with cocoa powder, try dipping the rim in shaved chocolate pieces.
• White chocolate – Swap out the chocolate liqueur for white chocolate liqueur instead. Godiva makes a great one.

How to Make a Chocolate Martini (Step-by-Step)

Grab your martini glasses, this delicious cocktail recipe is perfect for a special occasion or just an after-dinner drink. And so easy to make too!

1. Chocolate syrup. Prepare the inside of the glass by adding a swirl of chocolate syrup inside the martini glass and coating the rim.
2. Coat rim. Dip the chocolate-coated rim into cocoa powder that is poured out on a small plate.
3. Add liquor. Fill an ice-filled cocktail shaker with ice and add the vodka, chocolate liqueur, and Irish Cream.
4. Shake. Give it a vigorous shake for 30 seconds and pour it into a prepared glass.
5. Garnish. Top with additional cocoa powder if desired.

Chocolate Martini Pairing Suggestions

This dessert cocktail is such a treat on its own and is typically served at the completion of a meal. If you are looking to serve this with dessert, I would concentrate on fruit-forward desserts that would naturally pair well with chocolate. 

Think about recipes that contain strawberries and raspberries. Here are some suggestions:

• Chocolate Covered Strawberries
• Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies
• Raspberry Cheesecake Cookie Cups

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This EASY Chocolate Martini recipe is the perfect after dinner drink! It's creamy, indulgent and only requires 5 ingredients to make!

Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

Total Time: 5 minutes mins

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Servings: 2

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Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons chocolate syrup
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 2 ounces vodka
• 2 ounces chocolate liqueur
• 2 ounces Bailey’s Irish Cream

Instructions

• Prepare the martini glasses by swirling each glass with 1 tablespoon of chocolate syrup and coating the rim of the glass.
• Dip the chocolate coated rim into cocoa powder.
• Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add the vodka, chocolate liqueur and Irish Cream.
• Shake for 30 seconds and pour into prepared glasses.
• Top with additional cocoa powder if desired.
• If you tried this recipe, let us know how it went in the comments or ratings!

Nutrition

Calories: 380 kcal, Carbohydrates: 54 g, Protein: 4 g, Fat: 7 g, Saturated Fat: 4 g, Cholesterol: 1 mg, Sodium: 128 mg, Potassium: 247 mg, Fiber: 3 g, Sugar: 35 g, Vitamin A: 1 IU, Vitamin C: 1 mg, Calcium: 26 mg, Iron: 2 mg

Author: Karen Affholter

Calories: 380

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chocolate martini, godiva martini

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