Chocolate Martini
Vodka, crème de cacao and Irish cream. A dessert drink.
Shaken · Martini glass · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 25% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml Vodka
- 30 ml Crème de cacao
- 15 ml Irish cream
- Grated chocolate (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 45 ml vodka into the shaker
- Pour 30 ml crème de cacao into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml irish cream into the shaker
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Chocolate Martini
The cream family. Cream drinks became fashionable in the early 1900s, when the Alexander and its cousins appeared. They had a second golden age in the 1970s and 1980s with the Grasshopper, the White Russian and the Mudslide. Serve them after dinner, in place of dessert.
Chocolate Martini FAQ
What's in a Chocolate Martini?
45 ml vodka, 30 ml crème de cacao, 15 ml irish cream, garnished with grated chocolate.
How strong is a Chocolate Martini?
About 25% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.2 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Chocolate Martini?
Shake it. shaking chills it quickly and adds a little texture.
What glass do you serve a Chocolate Martini in?
A martini glass, about 150 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No martini glass? Use a coupe.
