Chocolate Martini
A dessert in a glass, blending vodka with rich crème de cacao for an indulgent, silky sip.
Base
vodka
Glassware
Martini glass
Flavor Profile
sweetstrong
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz dark crème de cacao
- 0.5 oz heavy cream
- Chocolate shavings, to garnish
Instructions
- 1Combine vodka, crème de cacao, and cream in a shaker with ice.
- 2Shake until well chilled.
- 3Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with chocolate shavings.
Origin & Story
United States, 1990s
It emerged during the 1990s martini craze, when bartenders riffed on the classic gin martini template with dessert-flavored liqueurs to lure a sweeter-toothed crowd.
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