Description
This easy, decadent cocktail combines creamy chocolate liqueur, fresh strawberry puree, vodka, and a splash of cream for a dessert-like martini that’s perfect for special occasions or girls’ night. It’s quick to make, crowd-pleasing, and tastes like a chocolate-dipped strawberry in a glass.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz (45ml) chocolate liqueur (e.g., Godiva, Mozart)
- 1 oz (30ml) vodka (unflavored, chilled)
- 1 oz (30ml) strawberry puree (fresh or thawed frozen strawberries, blended)
- 0.5 oz (15ml) strawberry syrup (Monin, Torani, or homemade)
- 0.5 oz (15ml) heavy cream or half-and-half (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
- 0.25 oz (7ml) lemon juice (fresh)
- Ice cubes (for shaking)
- Chocolate syrup (for drizzling, optional)
- Fresh strawberries (whole or sliced, for garnish)
- Crushed chocolate cookies or graham crackers (for rimming glass, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberry puree: Add 1/2 cup (75g) fresh or thawed frozen strawberries to a blender and blend until smooth. Strain if desired to remove seeds. Set aside.
- Optional: Prepare glass rim by pouring crushed chocolate cookies or graham crackers onto a small plate. Moisten the rim of your martini glass with a strawberry slice or syrup, then dip into the crumbs.
- Drizzle chocolate syrup inside the glass for a decorative swirl. Chill the glass in the freezer for 5-10 minutes to set the chocolate.
- Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes. Add chocolate liqueur, vodka, strawberry puree, strawberry syrup, heavy cream, and lemon juice.
- Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 20-30 seconds until the shaker feels frosty.
- Remove the glass from the freezer and strain the cocktail mixture into the prepared glass.
- Garnish with a fresh strawberry and an extra drizzle of chocolate syrup if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use ripe strawberries for best flavor; frozen berries work well if thawed. Adjust sweetness by varying syrup and puree amounts. For dairy-free, use coconut cream or almond milk. Most chocolate liqueurs are gluten-free, but check labels. Shake longer for extra frothiness, but avoid over-diluting. Rim glass with crushed cookies for extra texture and flavor. Taste and adjust before pouring. For a non-alcoholic version, substitute vodka and liqueur with chocolate milk and strawberry juice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 martini (approx. 5
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 30
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
Keywords: chocolate martini, strawberry cocktail, dessert drink, Valentine's Day, girls night, easy cocktail, chocolate liqueur, vodka martini, party drink, decadent cocktail