I am not into specialty cocktails but I had a younger sister who was, occasionally. Let’s say she loved a bloody mary and then surprisingly a chocolate martini. She had one at a restaurant and raved about it. As she is no longer with us I thought I would make one (or two) in her memory. You are missed very much Marna <3 This is my first taste of this delicious martini – both versions are very good! Happy Valentine’s Day – Cheers!
The Baileys Martini comes from John Kanell who wrote the Preppy Kitchen. The raspberry recipe popped up on the Fustini website where I get regular recipes from them showcasing their numerous vinegars and oils (plus other things).
The Bailey’s martini needs a big glass (or make smaller drinks) and use a smaller one for the raspberry version…
This one is my favorite as I am partial to Bailey’s liqueur but it is potent so drink responsibly and sip slowly!
Chocolate Raspberry Martini – yum!
Chocolate Raspberry Martini
- 1 cup crushed ice
- 2 oz. Godiva Chocolate Liqueur
- 2 oz. vanilla vodka (I used Absolut Vanilla Vodka)
- 1 tbsp. Fustini’s Raspberry Balsamic Vinegar
- fresh raspberries to garnish
If you use a manual ice crusher, fill the top with ice cubes and that will equal 1 cup. Place the ice, liqueur, vodka and Fustini’s Raspberry Balsamic Vinegar into a martini shaker and vigorously shake for 10 seconds. Pour into a martini glass and garnish with fresh raspberries.
Recipe by cookingwithauntjuju.com
Chocolate Martini with Baileys and Chocolate
- 1 cup crushed ice
- 4 oz. Baileys Irish Cream
- 4 oz. Godiva Chocolate Liqueur
- 8 oz. vodka (I used Absolut Vanilla Vodka)
- 3 tbsp. chocolate syrup (I used Ghiradelli chocolate in a convenient squeeze bottle)
- garnish with shaved chocolate if desired
Place a ring of chocolate (big enough to fit the rim of your glass) on a plate. Dip the glass into it and then drizzle chocolate syrup inside the martini glass.
Combine Baileys, chocolate liqueur and vodka in a martini shaker filled with about a cup of ice. Shake until thoroughly chilled. I have a double walled stainless steel shaker and in 10 seconds it really makes the martinis cold!
Strain drink into prepared glasses. Garnish with shaved chocolate if desired or even add a couple of raspberries.
Recipe by cookingwithauntjuju.com
A former middle school math and science teacher turned chef and cookbook author…
Chocolate Raspbery Martini ingredients…
Chocolate Martini with Baileys and Chocolate…
Martini shaker and ice crusher are handy to have…
Perfect cocktail for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion…
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I’m sorry your sister isn’t there to enjoy these with you. The sound delicious.
They both look wonderful! My husband would not appreciate the vinegar…
these both sound so delicious. LOve that beautiful glass too. How sad about your sister …
Thanks Sherry! The martini in the glass with “bling” is my favorite 🙂 I lost my sister and best friend…