Valentine’s Day is in 2 days, and I’ve just perfected the most delicious Chocolate Martini (through many taste testings, of course.)
I call it…
THE LUDY LOUNGE’S DOUBLE CHOCOLATE MARTINI
2 oz. Godiva Chocolate Liqueur
2 oz. Creme de Cacao
2 oz Absolut Vanilla Vodka
4 oz Half and Half
Dark Chocolate Shavings
You’ll also need:
A Generous Amount of Crushed Ice
2 Martini Glasses
Martini Shaker
Add crushed ice to the martini shaker, like half way full. Then add the Godiva liqueur, Creme de Cacao, Vanilla Absolut, and the half and half. Shake until ice-y cold, then pour into martini glasses. Top with freshly grated dark chocolate shavings.
Enjoy!
Is there a specific brand or flavor of half and half that can be used? Growing up in America’s Dairyland, I remember seeing a zillion kinds of cream, each with it’s own character. Should the cream be bold, or better as a mild flavor carrier? I’d be curious to know about adding coffee (I confess my own addiction) or espresso to the mix, or whether that would add too much bitterness to the flurry.o
Mark..you make me laugh! I believe half and half comes in only one flavor, which is cream flavor; as far as a brand, that varies by region. Here on the west coast, I prefer Knudsen.
As far as coffee in a chocolate martini….hmmmm. I don’t know if that would taste so good; however, a splash of a coffee flavored liqueur, such as Kahlua, might be just the ticket to jazz it up even more. Give it a try! The best thing about recipes — there are no hard and fast rules, only what your imagination can dream up!