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Chocolate Espresso Martini (Chocolate-Espresso Cocktail)

Lindsey Neumayer
This chocolate espresso martini recipe is a chocolatey twist on the classic cocktail that has taken social media by storm. It's made using chocolate syrup, chocolate liqueur, and chocolate bitters for a triple chocolate twist!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Cocktail
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 1 cocktail
Calories 322 kcal

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Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ounces espresso substitute 3 ounces of cold brew
  • 2 ounces vanilla vodka Absolut Vanilla recommended
  • 1 ounce Kahlua liqueur
  • .5 ounce creme de cacao liqueur
  • .5 ounce chocolate syrup
  • dash chocolate bitters
  • chocolate bar for garnish
  • 3 whole espresso beans for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Shaker. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Use larger cubes to keep the cocktail from being diluted.
  • Brew & add espresso. Brew a double shot of espresso. Add 2 ounces of espresso to the shaker.
  • Add vodka. Add 2 ounces of vanilla vodka to the cocktail shaker.
  • Add coffee liqueur. Add 1 ounce of Kahlua to the mix.
  • Add liqueur. Add 0.5 ounces of creme de cacao to the shaker.
  • Add Syrup. Drizzle in 0.5 ounces of chocolate syrup.
  • Dash in bitters. Add a dash of chocolate bitters to the cocktail shaker.
  • Shake. Shake vigorously for 30-60 seconds.
  • Strain. Strain into a coupe glass.
  • Garnish & serve. Garnish with chocolate shavings and three espresso beans before serving.

Notes

substitutions & variations

  • melted chocolate- If you don't have chocolate syrup on hand, you can melt about an ounce of chocolate into your espresso instead. You may want to add a dash of sugar or simple syrup to balance the chocolate, depending on the cocoa content.
  • no bitters - skip the chocolate bitters if you don't have it, or can't find it. Your cocktail will be a bit sweeter, so keep that in mind.
  • use another coffee - you can use cold brew coffee, extra strong coffee brewed in a drip coffee maker, or even instant coffee in a pinch!
  • white chocolate - you can use white chocolate liqueur instead of creme de cacao, and you can use white chocolate shavings instead of dark chocolate or milk chocolate.
  • frozen- freeze your espresso into espresso ice cubes, then combine the ice cubes and remaining ingredients in a blender. Blend it up for a frozen chocolate espresso martini!
  • spicy - if you are a fan of Mexican hot chocolate, try adding a dash of cayenne pepper into this cocktail for a sweet and spicy twist!
  • sweet - If you like a sweeter cocktail, you can add up to 1 ounce of chocolate syrup.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 322kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 0.4gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.04gSodium: 21mgPotassium: 98mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 24gVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.4mg
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Keyword: chocolate, chocolate syrup, espresso, espresso martini, kahlua, martini, vodka