Chocolate Espresso Martini Recipe

Chocolate Espresso Martini Recipe

from kitchenswagger.com
Cocktail
5 min
1 cocktail
306 kcal / serving

The ultimate dessert cocktail made with vanilla vodka, coffee liqueur, instant espresso, and chocolate liqueur.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ ouncesvanilla vodka
  • 1 ounceespresso (fresh or instant)
  • 1 ouncemilk chocolate liqueur or creme de cocoa (trader vic's, mozart, chocolat)
  • ¾ ouncekahlua or coffee liqueur
  • ½ ouncelight cream or half and half (only needed if using dark chocolate liqueur)
  • optional espresso beans or cocoa powder for garnish

Directions

  1. 1

    Combine vodka, chocolate liqueur, coffee liqueur, espresso, and optional cream in a cocktail shaker. Adding the espresso last will help to chill it before filling the shaker with ice.

  2. 2

    Shake vigorously for 10 seconds and double strain into a chilled coupe glass.

  3. 3

    Top with an optional dusting of cocoa powder or garnish with espresso or coffee beans. Use a straight edge or piece of firm paper to only coat half of the cocktail.