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:
- Take notes on each iteration of the drink
- Chocolate syrup is the key
Properly made, this chocolate martini should have the taste and consistency of melted chocolate ice cream.
Drinkin’ Math – One Shot Glass Equals:
- Three tablespoons
- 45 milliliters
Equipment:
- Cocktail shaker
- Cocktail glass
- Toothpick
- Fresh ice
- Measuring device (I suggest a shot glass marked in milliliters)
The Perfect Chocolate Martini Recipe
Servings: 2
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 5 mins
Nutrition Facts
The Perfect Chocolate Martini Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 110 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 16mg 1%
Potassium 74mg 2%
Total Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin A 1%
Calcium 2%
Iron 2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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.
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.
This content was originally posted on FearlessFresh.com.
Now that’s a recipe to bring in the weekend. If only I had all of the ingredients on hand, I would be making one right now.
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YUM!
While normally not a fan of the sweet drinks – I will be waiting all day to make this one it sounds so good!
It is only 9 am here. :)
Don’t know what looks better Stephanie, the chocolate martini or your red stripes! What counts for ‘chocolate liqueur’ here? Is white creme de cacao a legit option, or do I need something different?
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I love these super shaken so that they are almost like a grown up milkshake. Sometimes I rim the glass in sugar and cinnamon or a touch of cayanne to give kick! ground hazelnuts make it sexier than nutella. And being G-F makes for a good excuse to drink dessert when passing on the cake. Yum!!!!!
Yum, I used to drink these all the time before the night I had one too many and lost my craving for them altogether. It’s been a while though–maybe I’ll give the Kahlua a rest and try one again. Oh, and my spin on it was vanilla vodka.
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Oh my – this martini is “right” in so many ways. I can’t think of a more decadent way to end the week.
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Oh yes, this sounds like something I will want and need on Friday night. It is such a treat to stop by here at your blog – so much good stuff!
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Sounds great. You know, I was just wondering if Chocolate ice cream could be substituted for the ice. I say yes. Maybe even better when ice cream is thoroughly frozen.
That sounds DIVINE. I will have to try this. :)