Chocolate-Covered Raspberry Martini
This Chocolate-Covered Raspberry Martini is a luxurious and indulgent cocktail that blends the richness of chocolate with the bright, tangy flavor of raspberries. Perfect for romantic evenings, special celebrations, or when you just want to treat yourself, this martini is a dessert and drink all in one.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Vodka plain or chocolate-flavored
- 1 oz Raspberry liqueur e.g., Chambord
- 1 oz White crème de cacao or chocolate syrup
- 1 oz Raspberry puree or raspberry syrup
- 1 oz Heavy cream or half-and-half optional
- Ice: Enough to fill the shaker halfway
- Crushed chocolate or cocoa powder for rimming the glass
- Chocolate syrup optional, for drizzle
- Fresh raspberries 2-3, for garnish
- Chocolate shavings or a chocolate-dipped raspberry optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Dip the rim of a martini glass in melted chocolate or raspberry syrup, then coat it with cocoa powder or fine sugar. For extra flair, drizzle chocolate syrup inside the glass in a swirl pattern.
- Place the glass in the freezer to chill while preparing the cocktail.
- Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with fresh ice.
- Add 2 ounces of vodka, 1 ounce of raspberry liqueur, 1 ounce of crème de cacao or chocolate syrup, and 1 ounce of raspberry puree or syrup.
- (Optional) Add 1 ounce of heavy cream for a richer texture.
- Secure the shaker and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds to thoroughly chill and mix the drink.
- Using the strainer on your shaker, pour the mixture into the prepared, chilled martini glass.
- Top the drink with fresh raspberries on a skewer, chocolate shavings, or a chocolate-dipped raspberry.
- Optionally, add a dollop of whipped cream and a dusting of cocoa powder for a dessert-like finish.
- Sip and savor the decadent blend of rich chocolate and tart raspberries.