Chocolate Martini
INGREDIENTS
- 1½ oz vodka (or vanilla-flavored vodka)
- ¼ ounce Godiva chocolate liqueur (or dark crème de cacao)
- ¼ ounce white crème de cacao
- Garnish: Bittersweet chocolate shavings
INSTRUCTIONS
Shake the liquid ingredients vigorously with ice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Sprinkle bittersweet chocolate shavings over the top.
VIDEO HOW-TO
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NOTES
Also known as a Chocotini, the ultimate Chocolate Martini is made with Godiva chocolate liqueur, giving the drink a light-brown hue. Many chocoholics enjoy a cocoa powder rim as well.
VARIATIONS: For a Clear Chocolate Martini, substitute white crème de cacao for the Godiva.
For a White Chocolate Martini, rim the glass with powdered sugar, substitute Godiva white chocolate liqueur for the Godiva, and add ¼ ounce crème de banane. Garnish with white chocolate truffle shavings.
