{"id":2005921,"date":"2024-07-01T19:36:45","date_gmt":"2024-07-02T04:36:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?post_type=recipe&p=2005921"},"modified":"2024-08-29T15:04:15","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T20:04:15","slug":"best-chocolate-martini","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/best-chocolate-martini\/","title":{"rendered":"Chocolate Martini"},"content":{"rendered":"
This chocolate martini recipe proves that drinkable desserts can be just as delicious as the kind you stick a fork into. Creamy and shamelessly decadent, this three-ingredient drink is like the easy cocktail version of mousse, minus the stirring, whipping, folding and chilling.<\/p>\n
If your home bar is stocked with vodka, chocolate liqueur and Irish cream, this is an after-dinner drink<\/a> you can serve tonight, saving you from the hassle of baking. The next time you need a nightcap to serve at the denouement of an evening\u2014be it date night, a dinner party or a just-because\u2014reach for your shaker and try this simple chocolate martini recipe.<\/p>\n Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.<\/p>\n Add the Irish cream liqueur, chocolate liqueur and vodka, then secure the lid.<\/p>\n Shake well for 10 to 15 seconds, until condensation forms on the outside of the cocktail shaker.<\/p>\n Strain the cocktail into a chilled martini glass, and garnish with chocolate shavings.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip:<\/em> Before mixing up your chocolate martinis, dip the rim of the chilled glass in chocolate syrup and drizzle some extra chocolate syrup around the inside the glass. After all, there’s no such thing as too much chocolate!<\/p>\n Make-ahead chocolate martinis last ages when you store them in an airtight container in the fridge, especially when using a chocolate martini recipe that doesn’t involve cream. For best results, enjoy them within a week, and remember to stir or shake the cocktails with ice before pouring them into glasses.<\/p>\n If you’re planning to drizzle chocolate syrup on the stemware, don’t forget to prep the cocktail glasses<\/a> in advance. Dip the rims in chocolate, and pop the glasses in the fridge or freezer until it’s time to serve the martinis.<\/p>\n Creme de cacao is a type of chocolate liqueur. The “creme” in the name is a bit misleading\u2014it refers to added sugar rather than to any inherent creaminess. While creme de cacao lacks the richness of chocolate liqueur, it still makes delicious chocolate martinis. Add a little chocolate syrup<\/a> if you’re going this route.<\/p>\n When pairing cocktails or wine with dessert, the contents of your glass should be sweeter than the dish in front of you. Generally speaking, all things chocolate will pair well with your chocolate martini, especially if you’re using dark or bittersweet chocolate. Silky chocolate mousse<\/a> and chocolate tarts<\/a> rank high on the list, but rich, fudgy brownies and truffles make easy-yet-sensational pairings, too. For something lighter, try chocolate-covered fruit<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Leave the dessert spoons in the drawer and mix up this chocolate martini recipe. 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Can you use creme de cacao instead of chocolate liqueur in chocolate martinis?<\/h3>\n
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