A delicious Christmas cocktail, this Chocolate Peppermint Martini is a sweet treat for the holidays!
Why we love this holiday cocktail
If you enjoy peppermint bark, you are going to go crazy for this peppermint martini recipe!
We took a standard chocolate martini (cream, creme de cacao, vodka) and took it up a notch with a shot of peppermint vodka and two extra chocolate flavor enhancers to really bring out that chocolatey flavor (and color).
If I’m making a dessert cocktail like this, chances are I am forgoing dessert so I want my cocktail to really deliver in terms of flavor and indulgence.
This cocktail is smooth, creamy and super chocolatey with the perfect amount of sweet peppermint flavor (without feeling like someone spiked your drink with toothpaste).
The chocolate peppermint rim helps with the flavor and also lets your guests know what flavor profile to expect – plus it’s pretty!
Ingredients you will need
Note: you can leave out the chocolate syrup and cocoa powder but the martini will be beige in color, not chocolate-y looking.
How to Make a Chocolate Peppermint Martini
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- Crush the candy cane with a kitchen mallet or rolling pin and place in a small bowl that is wide enough for the rim of your martini glasses to dip into.
- Melt your chocolate in the microwave in a small bowl, heating for 30 seconds, then stirring, then reheat as needed in 30-second increments.
- Delicately swirl your martini glass edge through the melted chocolate.
- Immediately run the martini glass rim through the crushed peppermint to allow it to stick to the rim of the glass.
- Set aside for the chocolate to dry as you prepare your cocktails.
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add your chocolate liquor, cream, peppermint vodka, cocoa powder, and chocolate syrup. Shake well and then taste to adjust the flavoring, as needed.
- Pour the cocktail into your decorated martini glass.
- If you’d like a little swirl on top, carefully pour some cream in a swirl shape overtop of the martini. Then drag a toothpick or skewer through the design to make it even more decorative.
Do you have a special holiday occasion coming up that this chocolate peppermint martini would be perfect for? This is one of our favorite ways to ring in the holidays!
Want more cocktail ideas for the holidays?
I think it would also be fun to pair this chocolate peppermint martini with this Peppermint Twist Martini for a cocktail duo, especially for a holiday party or get-together.
Try our delicious Cranberry Prosecco Punch, OR Cranberry Holiday Punch! We also have this Blended Frostbite Martini which is great all winter long, a Homemade Eggnog Cocktail perfect for holiday gatherings, or these New Years Champagne Cocktails for ringing in the new year!
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More Martini Recipes
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- Blended Frostbite Martini
- Baileys Chocolate Martini
- Dirty Martini
Chocolate Peppermint Martini
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Print It Pin It Rate ItIngredients
- 3 oz chocolate liquor or creme de cacoa
- 3 oz peppermint vodka
- 5 oz light cream or half & half table cream, plus more for garnish
- 1 tsp cocoa powder or hot chocolate mix
- 1 tbs chocolate syrup
- 2 oz chocolate bark 1/2 a brick
- 1 candy cane smashed
Things You’ll Need
Before You Begin
Instructions
- Crush the candy cane with a kitchen mallet or rolling pin and place in a small bowl that is wide enough for the rim of your martini glasses to dip into. Melt your chocolate in the microwave in a small bowl, heating for 30 seconds, then stirring, then reheating as needed in 30 second increments. Delicately swirl your martini glass edge through the melted chocolate. Immediately run the martini glass rim through the crushed peppermint to allow it to stick to the rim of the glass. Set aside for the chocolate to dry as you prepare your cocktails.
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add your chocolate liquor, cream, peppermint vodka, cocoa powder and chocolate syrup. Shake well and then taste to adjust the flavoring, as needed.
- Pour the cocktail into your decorated martini glass.
- If you’d like a little swirl on top, carefully pour some cream in a swirl shape overtop of the martini and then drag a toothpick or skewer through the design to make it even more decorative.
Nutrition
This post originally appeared here on Dec 19, 2018.
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Roger Whitman says
Is chocolate bark the same as almond bark?
Amanda Davis says
Yes
Lisa Mitchell says
Soooo yummy and decadent. As advised I used regular vodka and a little peppermint extract brought it a Christmas party last night. It was a huge hit. I’m making it again for a party tonight. Thank you for a delicious recipe.
Sandy Beach says
It came out really yummy. No chocolate bark needed. My BFF and I agreed, it was like chocolate milk for grown-ups. I served mine it little edible candy cane shot glasses. Delish!
Kim says
Can this be made ahead of time and stored for the next day?
Amanda Formaro says
You could, but since there is cream in it, I would suggest whisking the mixture before serving.
Amber says
This was so good and festive!! Tastes like chocolate milk!!!!
Karen says
Very yummy.
elizabeth anne gahan says
i would use peppermint cocoa creamer now that its availalble yr round