Dark Chocolate Mint Espresso Martini

Dark Chocolate Mint Espresso Martini

A rich, boozy espresso martini laced with dark chocolate and a cool hint of mint.

Total 5 min Makes 1 serving Calories 240/serving

Dietary

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Kosher

This twist on the classic espresso martini blends vodka, coffee liqueur, and dark chocolate liqueur with a splash of mint for a dessert-like finish. Shaken hard over ice, it builds a thick, frothy crema on top that makes it as striking to look at as it is to drink. Serve it after dinner in place of dessert, or as a bold start to a night out.

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces vodka
  • 1 ounce coffee liqueur
  • 1/2 ounce dark chocolate liqueur
  • 1/4 ounce white crème de menthe
  • 1 ounce freshly brewed espresso, cooled
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • 1 fresh mint sprig, for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon shaved dark chocolate, for garnish

Method

  1. Brew a shot of espresso and let it cool to room temperature for a few minutes.

  2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.

  3. Add the vodka, coffee liqueur, dark chocolate liqueur, crème de menthe, and cooled espresso to the shaker.

  4. Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for 20 to 30 seconds, until the outside feels cold and frosted and a frothy layer forms.

  5. Strain into a chilled martini glass, pouring from a height to encourage a thick foam crema on top.

  6. Garnish with shaved dark chocolate and a fresh mint sprig, then serve immediately.

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    Dark Chocolate Mint Espresso Martini

    This twist on the classic espresso martini blends vodka, coffee liqueur, and dark chocolate liqueur with a splash of mint for a dessert-like finish. Shaken hard over ice, it builds a thick, frothy crema on top that makes it as striking to look at as it is to drink. Serve it after dinner in place of dessert, or as a bold start to a night out.

    5 min 1 serving 240 cal

    Ingredients

    • 2 ounces vodka
    • 1 ounce coffee liqueur
    • 1/2 ounce dark chocolate liqueur
    • 1/4 ounce white crème de menthe
    • 1 ounce freshly brewed espresso, cooled
    • 1 cup ice cubes
    • 1 fresh mint sprig, for garnish
    • 1 tablespoon shaved dark chocolate, for garnish

    Method

    1. 1

      Brew a shot of espresso and let it cool to room temperature for a few minutes.

    2. 2

      Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.

    3. 3

      Add the vodka, coffee liqueur, dark chocolate liqueur, crème de menthe, and cooled espresso to the shaker.

    4. 4

      Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for 20 to 30 seconds, until the outside feels cold and frosted and a frothy layer forms.

    5. 5

      Strain into a chilled martini glass, pouring from a height to encourage a thick foam crema on top.

    6. 6

      Garnish with shaved dark chocolate and a fresh mint sprig, then serve immediately.