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Indulge in the allure of this chocolate espresso martini, a decadent twist on the timeless classic. Rich, velvety chocolate meets the boldness of espresso, with delicate chocolate shavings floating on a lush frothy top. It’s elegant, indulgent, and simply delicious!

Two Chocolate Espresso Martinis next to a bottle of vodka and a bottle of Kahlua

This cocktail is a playful twist on the classic espresso martini—think of it as an adult iced mocha with a little extra flair. Bitter espresso meets smooth chocolate liqueur, balanced by vodka and coffee liqueur, then finished with a lush, frothy top. The contrast of bitter, sweet, and creamy flavors makes it especially irresistible for coffee lovers.

Despite how fancy it looks, it’s made with just five simple ingredients. Vodka (vanilla vodka is a fun option here), coffee liqueur, and chocolate liqueur create a rich base, while chilled espresso brings bold coffee flavor and helps form that signature foam. Finished with a shower of chocolate shavings, it’s elegant, indulgent, and a delicious riff on a classic espresso martini.

Chocolate Espresso Martini in a martini glass

A Chocolate Espresso Martini garnished with shaved chocolate

Ideas to garnish

Your garnishes will not only add visual appeal, but a little hint of flavor, too! Here are some ideas:

Chocolate shavings – Delicate curls of chocolate resting atop of the foam look divine while carrying through the chocolate flavor. Experiment with white, milk, or dark chocolate!
Coffee beans – The timeless choice for a classic espresso martini: three espresso beans on top of the froth for an inviting aroma.
Cocoa powder – A light sprinkle atop the froth will enhance the chocolate-y flavor.
Chocolate syrup – Before straining from the shaker, drizzle some chocolate sauce or syrup into the empty martini glasses for some decoration that tastes extra chocolate-y.

Chocolate Espresso Martini Recipe

Prep: 5

Cook: 0

Total: 5

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Ingredients

▢ 2 ounces vodka (try vanilla vodka!)
▢ 1 ounce coffee liquor (such as Kahlúa)
▢ 1 ounce chocolate liquor
▢ 1 ounce chilled espresso (see notes)
▢ Chocolate shavings (to garnish)

Instructions

Fill your cocktail shaker half full with ice. Add the vodka, coffee liquor, chocolate liquor, and espresso.
2 ounces vodka, 1 ounce coffee liquor, 1 ounce chocolate liquor, 1 ounce chilled espresso
Secure the lid then shake for about 30 seconds to work up the foam.
Strain into two martini glasses and garnish the cocktails with chocolate shavings.
Chocolate shavings

Notes

The foam on top of this recipe comes from machine-brewed espresso. If you use strong drip coffee instead and want the foam on top, you’ll need to add an egg white or a few drops of a cocktail foamer.

To make chocolate shavings, use a vegetable peeler to shave a little off a bar of chocolate. Use the best-looking curls to garnish your cocktail.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 cocktail, Calories: 163kcal (8%), Carbohydrates: 13g (4%), Protein: 0.04g, Fat: 0.1g, Saturated Fat: 0.03g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g, Sodium: 3mg, Potassium: 7mg, Sugar: 13g (14%), Calcium: 0.3mg, Iron: 0.01mg

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shashi

I was just watching Life in Pieces in which an $18 chocolate espresso martini came up – what a funny coinky dink! Yours looks heavenly – so elegant and sophisticated!

Ned

My wife made this for girls night and they all loved it! Thank you for the successful drink suggestion!

Chocolate Espresso Martini

Ideas to garnish