Chocolate Espresso Martini

Up close shot of espresso martinis in a glass.

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Get ready to savor the deliciousness of this Chocolate Espresso Martini! Perfect for any chocolate lover with its rich + creamy texture. Freshly-brewed espresso mingles with chocolate liqueur, topped with a generous sprinkle of shaved chocolate. You can whip it up as a traditional cocktail or a mocktail without alcohol, so everyone can enjoy its irresistible flavor! Ready in just 10 minutes. Caffeine-free + Non-alcoholic Option.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Drinks

Keyword: alcohol, alcohol-free, chocolate, cocktail, coffee, decadent, drinks, easy, espresso, martini, mocktail, sweet

Servings: serving

Calories: 24kcal

Author: Shanika

Ingredients

MARTINI:

2 shots freshly-brewed espresso, cooled
2-4 oz. chocolate bar, premium
2 ounces vodka or vodka alternative (I like to us Ritual Zero Proof Vodka Alternative)
2 ounces Bailey's Chocolate Liqueur (See Post for Kahlua substitute for alcohol-free option)
Crushed ice

TOPPINGS:

Shaved chocolate, premium
3 Espresso beans

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

BREW THE CHOCOLATE-INFUSED ESPRESSO:

Using your favorite espresso machine, add the chocolate bar to a glass and brew the espresso coffee atop the chocolate. NOTE: As the chocolate sits in the hot coffee, it should melt mostly or entirely. Let it cool.

TO MAKE THE MARTINI:

Add all of the martini ingredients together in a cocktail shaker (including the ice), shaking vigorously until combined and foamy.
Assemble the martini: Using a cocktail (or regular) strainer, strain the espresso martini into your favorite cocktail or martini glass and top with 3 whole coffee beans and/or shaved chocolate, if desired. NOTE: You can also top your martini with your fave garnish ideas!
Sip and Enjoy!

Notes

SERVING: To make additional martinis, simply double or triple ingredients, depending on need.
KAHLUA: Kahlúa coffee liqueur is one of the main ingredients in many of the world's favorite cocktails including the espresso martini. For this recipe, I chose to use Bailey's, however, you can use actual Kahlúa. Therefore, to make this recipe non-alcoholic----I created a great simple syrup substitute.
FAQS: To see all Q + A's, see post!

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