Chocolate Martini

Ingredient Notes

Godiva Chocolate Liqueur – You can use another brand if you’d like and I’m sure it’ll still be tasty. However, I’ve found that this specific liqueur provides the martini with a delicious amount of smooth and creamy chocolate flavor.

Crème de Cocoa – When making most dessert cocktails, this ingredient is one of the most used liqueurs. It’s sweet with a rich chocolate flavor, which is exactly what this martini needs.

Vodka – As always, make sure you’re using a good quality vodka. Your martini will only ever be as good as your choice of ingredients.

Whole Milk – Whole milk is best because it is creamy but not too heavy like heavy whipping cream or half and half would be.

Vanilla Extract – Make sure you’re using 100% pure vanilla extract, not imitation vanilla.

Start off by adding a few ice cubes to your favorite cocktail shaker.

Next, pour all of the ingredients into the shaker. Close the lid tightly to avoid any spillage. Give it a vigorous shake for a few seconds.

It’s optional, but I highly recommend dipping the rim of your martini glass into some chocolate syrup! It’s a sweet addition that’s fun and perfectly compliments the cocktail. You can also drizzle the syrup into the cocktail glass as well.

Strain the shaken chocolate martini into the prepared glass, and enjoy!

What is the difference between crème the cocoa and Godiva chocolate liqueur?

Crème de cocoa is a tasty chocolate liqueur that’s primarily made with vodka, cocoa beans, and vanilla. It’s dark brown in color, sweet, and rich in chocolate flavor.

Godiva chocolate liqueur is smooth, silky, and creamy. It’s made with Belgium chocolate and a special blend of flavors. It has a much milder chocolate flavor than crème de cocoa and it’s also less sweet. Oh, and of course, the primary difference is that Godiva chocolate liqueur is creamy and crème de cocoa is not.

They’re both so different, yet so similar for what they contribute to the martini. I highly recommend using both and not skipping out on one or the other, because the way these two ingredients compliment each other is truly remarkable and make for the best sip every time.

Should a martini be shaken or stirred?

That is a personal preference but also depends on what kins of a martini. For example, a martini like Espresso Martini, should be shaken vigorously for about 30 seconds. Shaking a martini froths it and combines the ingredients well together.

A classic vodka martini, on the other hand, is better stirred. Stirring a martini simply chills it without frothing or diluting it. Stirring is usually better for classic vodka and gin martinis, while shaking is better to mixed cocktails in a martini form.

Can I make a chocolate martini dairy free?

Yes, you actually can make this chocolate martini dairy free! Godiva states that their Dark Chocolate Liqueur is dairy free and you can use milk alternative like almond milk or oat milk. Make sure to be careful at what chocolate syrup you use for the rim, check the label to see if it contains dairy.