Mint Chocolate Martini
Vodka with mint and chocolate liqueurs and cream.
Shaken · Martini glass · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 17% ABV
Ingredients
- 30 ml Vodka
- 15 ml Crème de menthe
- 15 ml Crème de cacao
- 30 ml Thickened cream
- Mint leaf (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 30 ml vodka into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml crème de menthe into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml crème de cacao into the shaker
- Pour 30 ml thickened cream into the shaker
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Mint 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.
Mint Chocolate Martini FAQ
What's in a Mint Chocolate Martini?
30 ml vodka, 15 ml crème de menthe, 15 ml crème de cacao, 30 ml thickened cream, garnished with mint leaf.
How strong is a Mint Chocolate Martini?
About 17% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.5 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Mint Chocolate Martini?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Mint Chocolate Martini in?
A martini glass, about 150 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No martini glass? Use a coupe.
