Chocolate Martini Recipe
Stoli Vanilla, Godiva White and Dark Liqueur with house-made chocolate
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
House-made chocolate syrup (makes more than needed)
Method
House-made chocolate syrup
Combine dry ingredients
In a small heatproof bowl or saucepan, whisk together 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder and 0.5 cup granulated sugar until evenly combined.
Add hot water
Slowly pour 0.5 cup hot water (not boiling) into the cocoa-sugar mixture while whisking to create a smooth, lump-free paste.
Simmer briefly
Place the mixture over low heat for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sugar is fully dissolved and the syrup slightly thickens. Do not boil aggressively — gentle simmer is fine.
Finish and cool
Remove from heat and stir in 0.5 tsp vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Let cool to room temperature. Transfer to a sealed container and refrigerate. Use 0.5 oz for one martini; syrup keeps up to 2 weeks refrigerated.
Cocktail assembly
Prepare glass (optional chocolate rim/drizzle)
If you prefer a chocolate-drizzled glass, drizzle some of the house-made chocolate syrup around the inside of a chilled martini or coupe glass. You can also lightly dip the rim into syrup and then into chocolate shavings or cocoa powder.
Add ingredients to shaker
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour in 2 oz Stoli Vanilla vodka, 1 oz Godiva Dark Chocolate Liqueur, 0.5 oz Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur, 0.5 oz house-made chocolate syrup, and 0.5 oz heavy cream (or half-and-half).
Shake
Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until well chilled and slightly frothy from the cream.
Strain and serve
Double-strain (or fine-strain) the cocktail into the prepared chilled martini or coupe glass to remove ice shards and any cocoa bits.
Garnish
Finish with a light dusting of chocolate shavings or 1 tsp cocoa powder over the surface and optionally top with a chocolate curl or a single coffee bean for presentation.