It’s Five O’clock Somewhere: The Perfect Chocolate Martini

Today’s guest post is from Josh Kirkpatrick, AKA Formica – you’ve seen him here before, rocking the beef stroganoff. Today he’s back with the perfect end-of-week treat, a chocolate martini recipe that will knock your socks off. And who cares if it’s still early in the day? I mean, come on… it’s five o’clock somewhere.

Is it egotistical to call something perfect? Yes; I’m doing it anyway.

This chocolate martini recipe is the result of years of experimentation, and two moments of satori:

1. Take notes on each iteration of the drink
2. Chocolate syrup is the key

Properly made, this chocolate martini should have the taste and consistency of melted chocolate ice cream.

The Perfect Chocolate Martini Recipe

This chocolate martini recipe is so good, so refreshing, that you won't want to share. To make one Perfect Chocolate Martini, one part should equal two-thirds of a shot, or 30ml. Most shakers should be able to make two of these cocktails at once.

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Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Servings: 2

Calories: 110kcal

Author: Stephanie Stiavetti

Ingredients

• 1.5 parts vodka
• 1 part half & half
• 1 part chocolate liqueur
• 1 part chocolate syrup
• 1 chocolate garnish of your choice

Instructions

• Place your glass and shaker in the freezer for at least ten minutes for the coldest possible drink.
• Fill your shaker at least one third full with fresh ice. Add the liquid ingredients to the shaker in the order listed above. If you use a measuring cup, add the chocolate syrup last. You can measure it by displacement.
• Shake vigorously.
• Strain into your chilled cocktail glass, garnish with your toothpicked chocolate, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 74mg | Vitamin A: 50IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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This content was originally posted on FearlessFresh.com.