Decadent Chocolate Martini with Caramel Vodka
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The perfect dessert cocktail for chocolate lovers, this chocolate martini recipe is a creamy, decadent sip. Caramel vodka, chocolate cream liqueur, coffee liqueur, and a little vanilla ice cream combine for an indulgent cocktail that’s sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.
Lots of chocolate martini recipes call for covering the rim of the glass in frosting or chocolate sauce, then dipping it in loads of chocolate sprinkles or chocolate curls. This is NOT my thing. Because I don’t want to start my drink with a mouth full of other flavors. And I don’t want to chew my drink. I want to experience the flavors of the liquors blended together – the cocktail recipes as intended without the extra decor.
So for this recipe you’ll find no rim additions and pretty simple garnish – a swirl of chocolate syrup around the inside of the glass and a sprinkle of cocoa powder on the top of the finished drink. Keep both, skip one – make it your own. Either way, your first sip will be of a creamy, smooth indulgent chocolate martini and nothing else.
We’re also skipping the Irish cream liquor in this easy chocolate martini recipe, instead keeping the flavors clean and sticking to a chocolate cream liqueur. This cocktail is the perfect sweet treat for a girl’s night in, Valentine’s Day, or simply to indulge your sweet tooth. I love this one for after dinner.
Ingredients
- Caramel vodka – Smirnoff and Stoli make good caramel vodka options. If you don’t have caramel vodka on hand you can use plain vodka.
- Godiva chocolate liqueur – If you can’t find Godiva, try Mozart Chocolate liqueur.
- Coffee liqueur – Kahlúa is a familiar national brand, but any kind of coffee liqueur will work. You can also substitute my homemade coffee syrup to reduce the alcohol in the drink, if you prefer.
- Milk – You don’t need a high milk fat on this one. It’s mostly being used to help break down the ice cream. Stick to dairy milks. Avoid half and half or heavy cream.
- Chocolate bitters – My favorite addition to dessert drinks. Chocolate bitters adds depth and interest to your drink while keeping the sweetness from getting out of hand.
- Vanilla ice cream – Pick a good quality vanilla ice cream for this cocktail. My favorite is Hudsonville Ice Cream made here in West Michigan.
- Cocoa Powder and/or chocolate syrup – For garnishing your drink.
How to Make a Chocolate Caramel Martini
Prepare your glass by drizzling the inside of it with chocolate syrup. Set aside.
Place caramel vodka, chocolate liqueur, coffee liqueur, milk, chocolate bitters and vanilla ice cream in a cocktail shaker, along with 3-4 ice cubes.
Cover and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds. (You want to break down the ice cream so it mixes into your cocktail.) Strain into a coupe or martini glass.
Garnish with a sprinkle of cocoa powder. Or use whipped cream or chocolate shavings for an indulgent finishing touch. Sip and enjoy!
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Chocolate Martini Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 oz caramel vodka
- 1 oz chocolate Liqueur
- 0.5 oz coffee liqueur
- 1 oz milk
- 4 dashes chocolate bitters
- ¼ cup vanilla ice cream
- Cocoa powder, for garnish
- Chocolate syrup, for garnish
Instructions
- Drizzle the inside of a glass with chocolate sauce. Set aside.Chocolate syrup
- Place caramel vodka, chocolate liqueur, coffee liqueur, milk, ice cream and bitters in a cocktail shaker with 3-4 ice cubes.2 oz caramel vodka, 1 oz chocolate Liqueur, 0.5 oz coffee liqueur, 1 oz milk, 4 dashes chocolate bitters, ¼ cup vanilla ice cream
- Cover and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds. (You want to break down the ice cream so it mixes into your cocktail.)
- Strain into a coupe or martini glass.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of cocoa powder.Cocoa powder
- Enjoy!
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Recipe Tips
Drizzle the inside of your glass with caramel syrup if you don’t have any chocolate sauce on hand or prefer caramel over chocolate.
A sprinkle of cinnamon is a delicious alternative to cocoa powder on top of your cocktail.
Looking for More Dessert Cocktails?
Sometimes you just need to drink your dessert. These sweet and boozy treats are the perfect after dinner sip. My chocolate and peanut butter whiskey cocktail tastes like a liquid Reese’s peanut butter cup, and this peach pie martini is a slice of sweet summer pie in a glass. Or swap your after dinner coffee for a classic espresso martini or a chocolate espresso martini.
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