Godiva Chocolate Martini

We’re sharing our ultimate chocolate lover’s cocktail – a silky-smooth Godiva Chocolate Martini that transforms premium chocolate liqueur into liquid dessert perfection. This isn’t your average chocolate martini; it’s an indulgent experience crafted for those who appreciate the finer things.

On a marble surface, two chocolate martinis in coupe glasses sit on a gold tray with a gold cocktail shaker in the background.

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What Is a Godiva Chocolate Martini?

A luxurious dessert cocktail that combines premium Godiva chocolate liqueur with complementary spirits and cream. Created in the 1990s during the martini renaissance, it rapidly became a sophisticated alternative to traditional chocolate cocktails.

A chocolate martini sits in a coupe glass on a marble surface against a dark background.

What you’ll love about this recipe:

INDULGENT – The combination of Godiva liqueur and crème de cacao creates layers of chocolate complexity not found in standard chocolate martinis.
SMOOTH – The precise ratio of spirits to half-and-half delivers the perfect silky texture without being overly rich.

What You Need to Make a Godiva Chocolate Martini

Godiva Chocolate Liqueur: Premium chocolate liqueur that provides deep, authentic chocolate notes.
Crème de Cacao: Adds additional chocolate depth and sweetness.
Vodka: Balances the sweetness and adds structure.
Half-and-Half: Creates the perfect creamy texture.
Chocolate Syrup: For rimming the glass.
Dark Chocolate: For fresh grating as garnish.

How to Make a Godiva Chocolate Martini

Rim a chilled martini glass with chocolate syrup.
Pour in Godiva liqueur, crème de cacao, vodka, and well chilled half-and-half into a cocktail shaker.
Shake vigorously for 20 seconds until well-chilled.
Strain carefully into the prepared glass.
Finish with freshly grated dark chocolate as a sprinkle of garnish over top.

Expert Recipe Tips

Tip 1: Keep your Godiva liqueur refrigerated for optimal texture.
Tip 2: Use quality chocolate syrup – we recommend Ghirardelli.
Tip 3: Choose a premium dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher) for grating.

Two chocolate martinis sit on a gold tray with a shaker and chocolate powder in the background.

How to Serve This Godiva Chocolate Martini

Serve immediately in the chocolate-rimmed martini glass. The fresh chocolate garnish should be grated just before serving to release its aromatic oils.

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Equipment

cocktail shaker
fine mesh strainer
Stirring spoon
jigger
martini glass

Ingredients

1 ½ oz Godiva® chocolate liqueur
1 ½ oz creme de cacao
½ oz vodka
2 ½ oz half-and-half

Instructions

Rim a martini glass with chocolate syrup.
Add vodka, cream de cocao, chocolate liqueur and chilled half-and-half to a chilled cocktail shaker.
Shake vigorously for 20 seconds.
Strain carefully into the prepared glass.
Use a micro zester to grate dark chocolate over the top of the martini for garnish, if desired.

Video

Servings: 1

Calories: 389kcal

Author: Kita

Recipe FAQs

Can I substitute regular chocolate liqueur?

While possible, Godiva is our brand of choice as it provides superior chocolate depth and complexity.

How long can I store the mixed cocktail?

Best served immediately after shaking for optimal texture.

Can I make this dairy-free?

Yes, substitute coconut cream or unflavored non-dairy creamy for half-and-half, though texture will vary.

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