Indulge in the allure of this chocolate espresso martini, a decadent twist on the timeless classic. Rich, velvety chocolate meets the boldness of espresso, with delicate chocolate shavings floating on a lush frothy top. It’s elegant, indulgent, and simply delicious!
This cocktail is a playful twist on the classic espresso martini —think of it as an adult iced mocha with a little extra flair. Bitter espresso meets smooth chocolate liqueur, balanced by vodka and coffee liqueur, then finished with a lush, frothy top. The contrast of bitter, sweet, and creamy flavors makes it especially irresistible for coffee lovers.
Despite how fancy it looks, it’s made with just five simple ingredients. Vodka (vanilla vodka is a fun option here), coffee liqueur, and chocolate liqueur create a rich base, while chilled espresso brings bold coffee flavor and helps form that signature foam. Finished with a shower of chocolate shavings, it’s elegant, indulgent, and a delicious riff on a classic espresso martini.
Ideas to garnish
Your garnishes will not only add visual appeal, but a little hint of flavor, too! Here are some ideas:
- Chocolate shavings – Delicate curls of chocolate resting atop of the foam look divine while carrying through the chocolate flavor. Experiment with white, milk, or dark chocolate!
- Coffee beans – The timeless choice for a classic espresso martini: three espresso beans on top of the froth for an inviting aroma.
- Cocoa powder – A light sprinkle atop the froth will enhance the chocolate-y flavor.
- Chocolate syrup – Before straining from the shaker, drizzle some chocolate sauce or syrup into the empty martini glasses for some decoration that tastes extra chocolate-y.
Chocolate Espresso Martini Recipe
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Ingredients
- ▢ 2 ounces vodka (try vanilla vodka!)
- ▢ 1 ounce coffee liquor (such as Kahlúa)
- ▢ 1 ounce chocolate liquor
- ▢ 1 ounce chilled espresso (see notes)
- ▢ Chocolate shavings (to garnish)
Instructions
- Fill your cocktail shaker half full with ice. Add the vodka, coffee liquor, chocolate liquor, and espresso. 2 ounces vodka, 1 ounce coffee liquor, 1 ounce chocolate liquor, 1 ounce chilled espresso
- Secure the lid then shake for about 30 seconds to work up the foam.
- Strain into two martini glasses and garnish the cocktails with chocolate shavings. Chocolate shavings
Notes
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Chocolate Espresso Martini Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 ounces vodka , try vanilla vodka!
- 1 ounce coffee liquor , such as Kahlúa
- 1 ounce chocolate liquor
- 1 ounce chilled espresso , see notes
- Chocolate shavings , to garnish
Instructions
- Fill your cocktail shaker half full with ice. Add the vodka, coffee liquor, chocolate liquor, and espresso. 2 ounces vodka, 1 ounce coffee liquor, 1 ounce chocolate liquor, 1 ounce chilled espresso
- Secure the lid then shake for about 30 seconds to work up the foam.
- Strain into two martini glasses and garnish the cocktails with chocolate shavings. Chocolate shavings
