Craving a little more than just a glass of wine after dinner? Enter the Godiva chocolate martini, the perfect solution for those nights when only a rich, decadent chocolate dessert drink will suffice. It’s like your favorite dark chocolate truffles in a chilled martini glass and infinitely more Instagram-worthy.
Looking for the ultimate chocolate martini recipe?
Look no further than the Godiva chocolate martini! It’s like a grown-up, boozy version of your favorite chocolate milk, perfect for those nights when you want a delicious and decadent chocolate dessert in a glass.
Forget the sad little brownie after dinner – tonight, we’re reaching for the good stuff! This delicious Godiva Chocolate Martini is the perfect dessert cocktail, a grown-up indulgence that takes inspiration from all your favorite decadent treats. Just like an eggnog martini offers a boozy twist on a creamy holiday drink, or a blueberry cheesecake martini tastes like summer dessert in a glass, the Godiva Chocolate Martini transforms everyone’s favorite candy bar into a luxurious, sippable dessert.
What Is a Chocolate Martini?
Unlike the classic dry martini, dry and botanical from gin and vermouth, a dessert martini is all about sweet indulgence. The chocolate martini takes this concept a step further, using rich chocolate liqueurs and creamy elements to create a decadent dessert drink, like a spiked Mexican chocolate milkshake. It’s basically a sophisticated way to satisfy your sweet tooth after dinner, a far cry from the juniper-forward bite of a traditional martini.
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What You Need to Make a Godiva Martini
How to Make a Godiva Chocolate Martini Recipe
- Garnish with a drizzle of chocolate syrup and white chocolate chips in the bottom of the glass.
- Mix all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice, shake, and pour into a chilled cocktail glass.
Expert Chocolate Martini Tips
- Don’t underestimate the power of a great garnish! A sprinkle of cocoa powder, chocolate shavings, or a few chocolate truffles on a cocktail pick can take your Godiva Chocolate Martini from good to gorgeous.
- Try swapping the vodka for rum for a richer flavor, or add a splash of coffee liqueur for a mocha twist. Feeling adventurous? Muddle some fresh raspberries for a tart and fruity surprise.
- Make it a white chocolate martini by switching out the Godiva liqueur and skipping the chocolate drizzle. Add vanilla vodka to make it extra smooth.
How to serve this cocktail
After a lingering dinner with friends with plates cleared and conversation flowing, the Godiva Chocolate Martini arrives as a decadent nightcap served in chilled martini glasses. It’s the perfect way to end the evening on a sweet and sophisticated note.
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The Godiva Chocolate Martini is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, perfect for Valentine’s Day or, let’s be honest, any Tuesday night that needs a little pick-me-up. It’s rich, it’s creamy, it’s boozy enough to take the edge off without leaving you feeling like you need a nap. If you try this recipe, please rate the recipe card and leave a comment down below to help out the next reader!
Godiva Chocolate Martini
Equipment
- cocktail shaker
- fine mesh strainer
- Stirring spoon
- alcohol measuring cup
- martini glass
Ingredients
- 1 ½ shots Godiva® chocolate liqueur
- 1 ½ shots creme de cacao
- ½ shot vodka
- 2 ½ shots half-and-half
Instructions
- Garnish with chocolate syrup and white chocolate chips in the bottom of the glass.
- Mix all ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake and pour into a chilled martini glass.