A Festive Chocolate Martini to Celebrate the Holiday Season
‘Tis the season to eat, drink, and be merry! What better way to spread holiday cheer than with a fabulous holiday martini recipe? Introducing one of the most popular holiday recipes year after year… my Not-So Hot Chocolate Martini! This festive holiday cocktail combines the cozy nostalgia of hot chocolate with vodka and creamy liqueurs for a beverage that tastes like holiday cheer in a glass. I like to think of it as the festive cousin of the espresso martini. Whether you’re hosting a holiday party or indulging in a cozy nightcap, this holiday martini recipe is the perfect choice. Grab your cocktail shaker and a festive martini glass, it’s time to enjoy a very merry holiday sip!
This Not-So Hot Chocolate Martini is all things festive and oh-so fabulous. You can use any hot chocolate, but this one has always been my preference. All ingredients are perfectly balanced to create a smooth and spirited sip that will leave a lasting impression for holiday seasons to come. The fun doesn’t end there. Make sure to add a crushed candy cane rim for a fabulous and festive touch. Whether it’s being served at a holiday gathering or enjoyed as a post-shopping treat, this holiday martini recipe is sure to bring all of the holiday magic this season.
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Not-So Hot Chocolate Martini
Ingredients
- 1 ½ oz. hot chocolate, prepared and cooled
- 1 ½ oz. vodka
- ¾ oz. Bailey's Irish Cream
- ¾ oz. Crème de Cacao
- chocolate syrup, for garnish
- crushed Peppermint Candy Canes, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare hot chocolate and leave to cool.
- Add vodka, Bailey's Irish Cream, Crème de Cacao & hot chocolate in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake until chilled.
- Garnish the rim of the martini glass using chocolate syrup and crushed peppermint.
- Pour into prepared martini glass. Serve immediately.
Notes
- I highly recommend using the Williams Sonoma Hot Chocolate, but your hot chocolate of choice will also work!
- For the rim you can purchase pre-crushed peppermint candy canes or crush regular candy canes yourself.
- You can garnish the entire rim, but I also love the aesthetic and functionality of a half rim.
- Adjust the ingredients to your personal taste.
- Pair with a fabulous holiday cocktail napkin!
