This creamy and delicious Godiva chocolate martini is made with just a handful of ingredients, and no bartender experience is needed!
This Godiva Chocolate Martini is a creamy and decadent dessert in a glass. It’s very drinkable, but don’t let it fool you. You need only one or two of these – you’ll thank me later. 🙂
I love martinis in general, but especially chocolate or espresso martinis. A couple of years ago, we had a family gathering at my husband’s uncle’s house for a Christmas party, and he made this Godiva chocolate martini. He gave me this recipe, I modified it a little bit, and I’ve been making it ever since.
This Godiva chocolate martini recipe is perfect for fall and winter, but I often make it throughout the year. You can say it’s my favorite drink ever.
If you’re looking for delicious and easy-to-make martini options, try the raspberry chocolate martini or the gin espresso martini. Both cocktails are simple to prepare and offer a delightful blend of flavors that will surely please your taste buds. Give them a try and see for yourself!
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Ingredients
- Godiva Chocolate Liqueur: I used Godiva Milk Chocolate Liqueur. This one will have a creamy and rich flavor.
- DeKuyper Crème: I used DeKuyper Crème de Cacao Dark Liquer. It works great in combination with Godiva liqueur.
- Vodka: I used Tito’s vodka. This is my favorite vodka. Of course, you can substitute it for the vodka of your preference – just a note if using vanilla-flavored vodka, that will add more sweetness to this martini.
- Half-and-Half: Adding half-and-half will make this martini recipe so creamy.
- Ice: I like to use crushed ice. I think it blends a little better with all the ingredients.
See recipe card for quantities.
What Tools do I need to Make this Martini
You’ll need some essential home bartending tools to make this chocolate martini recipe.
- A cocktail shaker
- A strainer
- Something to measure the liqueur, like jigger
If you don’t have some of the tools I mentioned, this article from FOOD52 gives excellent suggestions for replacements!
Instructions
Before I start making this Godiva chocolate martini recipe, I gather all equipment and ingredients.
Step 1: I always put the martini glass in the freezer before making the cocktail. It helps with chilling the drink.
Step 2: Fill the cocktail shaker halfway with crushed ice and add all other ingredients. Cover the cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for 5-10 seconds, holding the top and bottom.
Step 3: Using the cocktail strainer, strain into a chilled glass and add your favorite toppings.
And voila, you have the fancy martini in just a few minutes!
As you can see, you don’t need any special knowledge or bartending experience to make this yummy martini recipe.
Variations
Godiva Chocolate Liqueur:
- Dark: Godiva Dark Chocolate Liqueur will have a flavor of unsweetened dark chocolate and a hint of cold-brewed coffee.
- Milk Chocolate: Godiva Milk Chocolate Liqueur is the perfect balance between Dark and White Chocolate Liqueur. It’s creamy, yet it still has a strong liqueur taste.
- White Chocolate: Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur is very creamy, and it’s perfect for a white chocolate martini.
DeKuyper Crème de Cacao:
- Crème de Cacao Dark Liqueur: is dark brown, sweet liqueur, and has a rich, dark chocolate flavor.
- Crème de Cacao White Liqueur: is a clear, colorless, sweet liqueur with an intense milk chocolate flavor.
Optional Garnish
Here are some of the great options for the garnish:
- Chocolate shavings
- Hazelnut
- Cacao nibs
- Cinnamon powder
- Cacao powder
You can dip a rim of a martini glass in chocolate syrup or drizzle a little bit of chocolate into a glass before putting it into a freezer.
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Recipe
Godiva Chocolate Martini
Equipment
- 1 cocktail shaker
- 1 strainer
- 1 jigger (to measure the liqueur)
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Godiva Milk Chocolate Liqueur
- 1.5 oz DeKuyper Crème de Cacao
- 0.5 oz Vodka
- 3 oz half-and-half
- crushed ice
Instructions
- Before I start making a martini, I put the martini glass into the freezer. It will make a difference.
- Fill the cocktail shaker halfway with crushed ice.
- Add the remaining ingredients (liqueur and half-and-half).
- Shake vigorously for 5-10 seconds. This is the most crucial step!
- Using the cocktail strainer, strain into a chilled glass and add your favorite toppings. I love to add hazelnut or shaved chocolate pieces.
Notes
- This recipe yields only one martini, but feel free to double the recipe.
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