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Published: Feb 2, 2023 by Amanda McGrory-Dixon

Chocolate-Raspberry Martini

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The chocolate-raspberry martini on a piece of white lace with berries around it and text overlay on the image.
The chocolate-raspberry martini on a piece of white lace with berries around it and text overlay on the image.

For the perfect dessert cocktail, you’ll adore every decadent sip of this chocolate-raspberry martini. Shaken with raspberry vodka, Chambord, chocolate liqueur and crème de cacao, this drink tastes like a sweet treat in a martini glass. You’ll love how this drink perfectly balances fresh fruit flavor with rich, chocolatey notes — this is one drink you’ll want to mix up for every special occasion.

A chocolate-raspberry martini on a piece of white lace with raspberries scattered around it and flowers in the background.
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  • Why You’ll Love This Recipe
  • Ingredients
  • Step-by-Step Instructions
  • How to Make a Large-Batch Pitcher
  • Recipe FAQs
  • Variations and Substitutions
  • Expert Tips
  • Perfect Pairing
  • Make More Raspberry Cocktails
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Tastes like a raspberry truffle: Have you ever had a raspberry truffle from Godiva? The first sip instantly reminded me of those indulgent truffles. This is the best kind of liquid dessert.

Makes a delicious signature cocktail: Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day, Easter or Mother’s Day, this chocolate-raspberry martini belongs on your cocktail menu. It’s also great for bachelorette parties and bridal showers. You have so many occasions to whip up this drink.

Simple to mix with a batching option: This martini doesn’t call for professional-level bartending skills, and to make it perfect for parties, I included a pitcher option for you.

Related: For more dessert martini recipes, you’ll also love my Baileys chocolate martini and chocolate-peppermint martini.

Ingredients

The martini ingredients with black and white labels by each item on top of a lightly colored wooden board.

Raspberry vodka: To amp up the raspberry flavor, I like to use an infused vodka. If it’s available in your area, I highly recommend Wild Roots. As you can tell by the color, this distillery infuses its vodka with real raspberries rather than extract for a superior fruit flavor.

Chocolate liqueur: This adds rich, deep chocolate flavor as well as a creamy texture. You can often find it in milk chocolate, dark chocolate and white chocolate varieties. I used the milk chocolate, but any of the three would work. It comes down to your taste preference.

White crème de cacao: If you’ve never used this product, it’s a chocolate-bean flavored liqueur, and it comes in two varieties, dark and white. Don’t confuse it with chocolate liqueur, which is sweeter and more syrupy. You can typically find this near the schnapps.

Chambord: Raspberry lovers will adore this one. It’s a raspberry liqueur and gives us that perfect dose of berry flavor.

Heavy cream: You’ll love the extra touch of decadence this adds to your chocolate-raspberry martini. After all, it’s a dessert drink.

Cocoa bitters: With all the sweet liqueurs, this adds a nice balance to the mix.

Chocolate sauce and grated chocolate: These are optional, but we use them to make a chocolate rim. Again, we’re going for the most luscious martini.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: We begin by making that chocolate rim. For this step, we first swirl the rim of the glass in chocolate syrup and then dip it in the grated chocolate (photo 1).

A hand dipping the rim of the martini glass into a small white plate of grated chocolate.

Step 2: Now let’s grab our cocktail shaker and add the raspberry vodka, chocolate liqueur, white crème de cacao, chambord, heavy cream and cocoa bitters with a handful of ice (photo 2).

A hand pouring a shot glass of raspberry vodka into a crystal martini shaker on a lightly colored wooden surface.

Step 3: We put the cap back on top and vigorously shake the mixture (photo 3). About 30 seconds does the trick. With the heavy cream, I like to give it a little extra shaking time to ensure it incorporates nicely.

Two hands shaking the cocktail shaker until the cap turns frosty.

Step 4: From here, we strain the drink into a chilled martini glass like so (photo 4).

The crystal cocktail shaker straining the drink into a chocolate-rimmed martini glass on a lightly colored wooden surface.

Step 5: For an extra fancy touch, we garnish with a few fresh raspberries (photo 5).

A hand placing a stainless steel toothpick with three raspberries on the rim of the glass to garnish.

Now take a sip and enjoy that burst of rich chocolate and fresh raspberry flavor.

How to Make a Large-Batch Pitcher

Plan on serving this for a party? Here’s how you can batch it for easy entertaining.

  • Stir together the raspberry vodka, chocolate liqueur, white crème de cacao, Chambord and heavy cream in a pitcher.
  • Keep it in the refrigerator covered for up to two days.
  • When it’s serving time, pour 5 ounces per drink into a cocktail shaker with ice and the cocoa bitters and shake as directed. A typical cocktail shaker can handle two drinks at once.

There you have it! Your chocolate-raspberry martini is ready in no time. The exact proportions are in the recipe card.

Recipe FAQs

How do you grate chocolate?

Simply run a chocolate bar along a box grater, and you’re left with perfectly grated chocolate. Here, I used the big holes on the box, but for a finer texture, you can use the small holes.

What are other chocolate garnish ideas?

In addition to grated chocolate, you can use cocoa powder or chocolate sprinkles. If you plan on serving this for Valentine’s Day or Easter, some festive sprinkles would work in place of the chocolate ones.

Do martinis have to include vermouth?

A classically defined martini includes vermouth, but the martini category has expanded in modern times. These days, if a cocktail is served up and in a martini glass, it’s often called a martini, even though it may not fit the old definition. If you’re a stickler for tradition, you’re welcome to call it something else.

A straight-on shot of the chocolate-raspberry martini on white lace with raspberries and white flowers scattered around it.

Variations and Substitutions

Want to put your own stamp on the drink? Here are a few ways to make the martini unique to you.

  • Use regular vodka instead of raspberry-infused vodka. Vanilla vodka is another nice option.
  • Swap heavy cream for half and half for a slightly lighter finish.
  • Skip the bitters if you don’t have them on hand — I like the balance they add, but you can certainly make one tasty chocolate-raspberry martini without them.
  • Make a white chocolate-raspberry martini by substituting the milk chocolate liqueur for white chocolate liqueur.

Expert Tips

Shake properly: Hold the cocktail shaker at an angle and shake with both hands. This ensures you get enough force for a vigorous shake.

Serve in a chilled cocktail glass: Since we serve this martini up with no ice, this helps keep our drink nice and cold. To chill the martini glasses, simply place them in the freezer 15-30 minutes before mixing. If you forget, fill the glass with ice water as you prepare the drink, stir the ice water for 30 seconds before straining and dump the contents. You’re left with a chilled glass.

Drink slowly: This cocktail may taste like dessert that goes down oh-so smoothly, but it has an adult kick. 

Shake the heavy cream well before mixing: Heavy cream always need a good shake before using, even if it's going into a shaken drink.

Perfect Pairing

With this dessert martini, we clearly need a chocolatey treat on the side. My fudgy stout brownies are absolute perfection here.

Or maybe you’d like to play up that raspberry flavor. In that case, give these mini raspberry mojito pies a try.

No matter what occasion you’re celebrating, this chocolate-raspberry martini is your ultimate sweet sipper. You’ll love that chocolatey goodness. 

Cheers!

Looking down on a chocolate-raspberry martini on a piece of white lace with a bowl of raspberries and a vase of flowers behind it.

Make More Raspberry Cocktails

  • Raspberry Mojito
  • Raspberry Margarita
  • Raspberry Simple Syrup
  • Raspberry-Peach Margarita

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📖 Recipe

A chocolate-raspberry martini on a piece of white lace with raspberries scattered around it and flowers in the background.

Chocolate-Raspberry Martini

For the perfect dessert cocktail, you’ll adore every decadent sip of this chocolate-raspberry martini. Shaken with raspberry vodka, Chambord, chocolate liqueur and crème de cacao, this drink tastes like a sweet treat in a martini glass. You’ll love how this drink perfectly balances fresh fruit flavor with rich, chocolatey notes — this is one drink you’ll want to mix up for every special occasion.
5 from 76 votes
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Course: Beverages
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 drink
Calories: 418kcal
Author: Amanda McGrory-Dixon

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Jigger or small measuring cup

Ingredients

  • Chocolate sauce for garnish, optional
  • Grated chocolate for garnish, optional
  • 2 ounces raspberry vodka can substitute plain vodka
  • 1 ounce chocolate liqueur
  • 1 ounce white crème de cacao
  • ½ ounce Chambord
  • ½ ounce heavy cream shaken before measuring
  • Few dashes cocoa bitters
  • Ice
  • Fresh raspberries for garnish, optional

Instructions

  • Add the chocolate sauce and grated chocolate to two small separate plates. Dip the rim of the martini glass into the chocolate sauce and then swirl it in the grated chocolate. Set aside.
  • In a cocktail shaker, add the raspberry vodka, chocolate liqueur, white crème de cacao, Chambord, heavy cream, cocoa bitters and a handful of ice.
  • Put the cocktail shaker cap on and shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
  • Strain into the chocolate-rimmed martini glass.
  • If desired, garnish with fresh raspberries and additional grated chocolate on top. Enjoy!

Notes

8-serving pitcher: Stir together 2 cups raspberry vodka, 1 cup chocolate liqueur, 1 cup white crème de cacao, ½ cup Chambord and ½ cup heavy cream in a pitcher and keep it in the refrigerator covered for up to two days. When you’re ready to serve, pour 5 ounces per drink into a cocktail shaker with ice and cocoa bitters and shake as directed. The standard cocktail shaker can handle two drinks at a time.
  • Serve in a chilled glass. For a perfectly chilled glass, keep it in the freezer for 30 minutes ahead of serving. If you forget, you can instead fill the martini glass with water and ice cubes while mixing. Stir the water and ice for about 30 seconds before straining, dump the contents, and you’re left with a chilled glass. 
  • Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1drink | Calories: 418kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 18mg | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 208IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.03mg
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  1. Karen Kelly says

    February 13, 2023 at 8:19 am

    5 stars
    This was a huge hit with the hubby. Feels like such a special night when you make this!

    Reply
    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      February 13, 2023 at 9:23 am

      Thank you, Karen! I'm glad y'all loved it.

      Reply
  2. Bella B says

    February 13, 2023 at 7:53 am

    5 stars
    I had a Galentine's party on the weekend and we made this as one of the cocktails. It was a huge hit!

    Reply
    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      February 13, 2023 at 9:22 am

      How fun! Thanks so much for sharing, Bella!

      Reply
  3. Lisa says

    February 13, 2023 at 7:18 am

    5 stars
    The combination of chocolate and raspberry was perfect for celebrating Valentine's Day. My husband enjoyed it before our dinner and asked for another with dessert.

    Reply
    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      February 13, 2023 at 9:22 am

      That sounds like y'all had a great celebration!

      Reply
  4. Gina says

    February 13, 2023 at 7:04 am

    5 stars
    Love this drink! The chocolate rim is so fun. Definitely making again for Valentine's Day.

    Reply
    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      February 13, 2023 at 9:12 am

      Thanks, Gina! It really adds such a fun touch.

      Reply
  5. Liz says

    February 12, 2023 at 6:24 pm

    5 stars
    This was such a fun cocktail for a Galentine's Day party! I'm planning to make it again on Tuesday!

    Reply
    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      February 12, 2023 at 7:04 pm

      That sounds like the perfect plan!

      Reply

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