Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make one Chocolate Kiss Martini:

2 oz vodka – Use a quality, neutral vodka as the base.
1 oz chocolate liqueur (e.g., Godiva or Mozart) – For that deep chocolate sweetness.
1 oz crème de cacao – Adds both sweetness and a bright chocolate note (use dark crème de cacao for richer color and flavor).
1 oz cream or half-and-half 🥛 – Gives the drink its creamy texture.
Ice 🧊 – For shaking and chilling the martini.
Garnish – Chocolate shavings, cocoa powder, or a chocolate kiss.

Instructions

Step 1: Chill Your Martini Glass

Pop your martini glass into the freezer or fill it with ice water to chill while you prepare the drink. A cold glass enhances the sipping experience.

Step 2: Fill Shaker with Ice

Add a generous handful of fresh ice cubes to a cocktail shaker. This will cool the drink quickly and dilute it just enough for smooth sipping.

Step 3: Add Ingredients

Pour in:

2 oz vodka
1 oz chocolate liqueur
1 oz crème de cacao
1 oz cream or half-and-half

Step 4: Shake Well

Shake vigorously for about 15–20 seconds. The goal is to chill the drink thoroughly and create a light froth for a luxurious mouthfeel.

Step 5: Strain and Pour

Discard the ice water from your chilled glass (if used), then strain the cocktail into the martini glass using a fine-mesh strainer for the smoothest result.

Step 6: Garnish

Top with chocolate shavings, a light dusting of cocoa powder, or even a small chocolate truffle or kiss on the rim.

Notes

The Chocolate Kiss Martini is best served fresh and cold. Its balance depends on good shaking—don’t skip this step! The interplay of vodka’s clean base with layered chocolate flavors and creamy texture creates a flavor experience that feels both sophisticated and playful.

For those who enjoy dessert cocktails like the Mudslide, Brandy Alexander, or a classic White Russian, the Chocolate Kiss Martini offers a welcome variation that’s just as satisfying but with a seductive chocolate twist.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 260–310 kcal
Sugar: 15–20 g
Sodium: 20–35 mg
Fat: 8–10 g
Protein: 1.5g