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    Home » Liqueurs » Godiva Chocolate Martini

    Published: Nov 14, 2019 · Modified: Nov 12, 2021 by Lisa · This post may contain affiliate links, which means we make a small commission off items you purchase at no additional cost to you.

    Godiva Chocolate Martini

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    shaker pouring chocolate drink into chocolate swriled glass.
    shaker pouring liquid into martini glass swirled with chocolate.
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    Glass shaker pouring chocolate drink into martini glass swirled with chocolate sauce.

    This decadent Godiva Chocolate Martini recipe is one of our favorite after-dinner drinks. Rich & creamy, this cocktail is the best "adult" chocolate milk you will ever have! You only need 5 ingredients, a shaker, and 5 minutes to make this fabulous martini that is sure to have everyone asking for the recipe.

    Clear shaker pouring chocolate martini into tall glass with chocolate swirls. this recipe

    This one is for all of the chocolate lovers out there, especially those who prefer to drink their dessert instead of eating it!

    This Godiva Chocolate Martini recipe, filled with Godiva liqueur, vanilla vodka, and chocolate liqueur, is an easy, make-ahead dessert cocktail that everyone will love! One sip and people will be begging for the recipe. Promise.

    After all, there is nothing that says special occasions like chocolate.

    Jump to:
    • Why you'll love this recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • FAQs
    • Expert Tips for the Best Dessert Martinis
    • More Dessert Cocktails
    • Recipe

    Why you'll love this recipe

    ▶︎ It's smooth. So smooth, it almost tastes like chocolate milk with a little kick.

    ▶︎ It's easy! This Godiva Chocolate Martini recipe only uses 5 ingredients that are easy to keep on hand.

    ▶︎ It's full of chocolate! You won't find any Irish Cream here, only Godiva chocolate liqueur, Creme de Cacao, and vodka.

    ▶︎ It's easy to make a bunch at once! After all, who likes to drink alone? These cocktails pretty much have party written all over them. We have several different shakers that we love but this one is large enough to make martinis for 6 people.

    ▶︎ Garnishes make it look fancy but are easy to do!

    This recipe is also available as a Web Story.

    Ingredients

    The ingredient list is short which makes it an easy recipe.

    Bottles of alcohol needed to make chocolate martini.

    A Few Ingredient Notes:

    • The secret ingredient is definitely the vanilla vodka. There isn’t a large quantity of it but just enough to make a difference. Do yourself a favor and grab a bottle the next time you're at the liquor store! You won’t regret it. 
    • Godiva Chocolate Liqueuer is a must for this drink. It comes in white, dark and milk chocolate. We love to use the original milk chocolate variation for this drink.
    • You can use either dark or light Créme de Cacao. The tastes of dark and light créme de cocoa are the same, but the color of your drink with be a little darker if you use the dark-colored liqueur.

    Instructions

    Hand pouring liqueur into a shaker.

    Add the Godiva chocolate liqueur and Creme de Cacao to a shaker filled with ice.

    Hand pouring liqueur and milk into a shaker.

    Add vanilla vodka and milk.

    Hand holding shaker and cocktail glass swirled with chocolate sauce.

    Shake contents for 30 seconds. You want your drink cold! Then swirl the inside of the martini glass with chocolate syrup.

    Shaker pouring chocolate martini into chocolate swirled glass.

    Pour contents of shaker into chocolate swirled glass. Cheers!

    FAQs

    Is vanilla vodka necessary for this drink?


    Vanilla vodka is a key component of this cocktail. The smoothness that it adds is a game-changer. It doesn't call for a large amount, so you can pick up a small bottle and still have ample supply.

    Best Garnishes for Godiva Chocolate Martinis


    The sky is the limit on how to finish these tasty chocolate drinks. Here are some of our favorites:
    1. Swirl the glass with chocolate sauce (cold chocolate sauce works best).
    2. Rim the glass with cocoa sugar (easy to prep ahead of time)
    3. Looking for a no-fuss garnish? Float a few chocolate curls on top.

    How to Make Cocoa Sugar


    Combine ½ teaspoon of cocoa powder and 4 tablespoons of coarse sugar in a small bowl and stir to combine.

    To rim the glass:
    Spread the cocoa sugar on a small plate, dip the rim of the glass in a shallow pool of simple syrup.
    Allow excess to drip off and then dip into cocoa sugar.
    Set aside until ready to serve.

    martinis on a table, with Chocolate and cocoa.

    Expert Tips for the Best Dessert Martinis

    ✘ Start with quality ingredients. We love Godiva Chocolate Liqueur and Absolut Vanilla.

    ✘ We typically use 2% milk in these drinks, but if you want to save a few calories, use 1% milk or skim. Your drink won't be as thick, but will still taste good. Looking to splurge? Swap out the milk for half and half for a rich and creamy indulgence.

    ✘ Make sure to shake your drinks for a full 30 seconds. COLD martinis are the best martinis.

    Martinis in stemless martini glasses garnished with chocolate shavings with a cocoa rim.

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    Recipe

    Martini glass filled with chocolate drink and swirl.

    Godiva Chocolate Martini Recipe

    Garnish With Lemon
    A smooth Chocolate Martini recipe made with Godiva chocolate liqueur, creme de cocoa and vanilla vodka. The perfect dessert drink for any special occasion!
    4.75 from 78 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Liqueurs
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 cocktail
    Calories 432 kcal
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    Equipment

    • Cocktail Shaker
    • Mini Measuring Beaker Set
    • Stemless Martini Glass

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 ½ ounces Godiva chocolate liqueur
    • 1 ½ ounces Créme de Cocoa
    • ½ ounce vanilla vodka
    • 2 ½ ounces 2% milk
    • 1 ounce Hershey's Syrup for glass

    Instructions
     

    • Fill a martini shaker half full with ice and add the Godiva chocolate liqueur, Creme de Cocoa, vanilla vodka and milk. Shake vigorously.
      1 ½ ounces Godiva chocolate liqueur, 1 ½ ounces Créme de Cocoa, ½ ounce vanilla vodka, 2 ½ ounces 2% milk
    • Swirl the inside of the martini glass with the Hershey's syrup and then strain the chocolate martini into the glass.
      1 ounce Hershey's Syrup for glass
    • Serve immediately.

    Notes

    ✘ Start with quality ingredients. We love Godiva Chocolate Liqueur and Absolut Vanilla. The vanilla vodka is a key ingredient, please use it.
    ✘ You can use either dark or light Créme de Cacao. The tastes of dark and light créme de cocoa are the same, but the color of your drink with be a little darker if you use the dark-colored liqueur.
    ✘ We typically use 2% milk in these drinks, but it you want to save a few calories, use 1% milk or skim. Your drink won't be as thick, but will still taste good. Looking to splurge? Swap out the milk for half and half for a rich and creamy indulgence.
    ✘ Make sure to shake your drinks for a full 30 seconds. COLD martinis are the best martinis.
    Garnish Tips
    1. Swirl the glass with chocolate sauce (cold chocolate sauce is best!)
    2. Float a few chocolate curls on top.
    3. Rim the glass with cocoa sugar. (directions follow)
    How to make Cocoa Sugar:
    Combine ½ teaspoon of cocoa powder and 4 tablespoons of coarse sugar in a small bowl and stir to combine.
    To rim the glass: Spread the cocoa sugar on a small plate, dip rim of glass in a shallow pool of simple syrup. Allow excess to drip off and then dip into cocoa sugar. Set aside until ready to serve.
     

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 6ouncesCalories: 432kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 12gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 61mgFiber: 9gSugar: 30g

    Nutrition info not guaranteed to be accurate.

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    Hi, I’m Lisa! Looking for the party? It’s probably at my house. Nothing brings me more joy than sharing good food with friends and family. That and a seriously good cocktail.

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    1. Lisa says

      August 22, 2020 at 3:19 am

      I love chocolate martinis. When I was at a friends wedding years ago I had the best martini ever and this is what took it over the top. Thank you for your recipe!

      Reply
    2. Pam says

      July 09, 2020 at 6:47 pm

      Can we use chocolate vodka since we have a whole bottle?

      Reply
      • Lisa says

        July 10, 2020 at 6:41 am

        Hi Pam, I haven’t made it with chocolate vodka before but I imagine it would be a delicious addition! Let us know! Cheers!

        Reply
    3. Callie says

      June 22, 2020 at 8:43 pm

      Oh my Goodness! This is an awesome delight for chocolate vodka lovers! ? Beautiful pictures by the way! ?

      Reply
      • Lisa says

        June 23, 2020 at 8:01 am

        Thank you so much! Cheers!

        Reply
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