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A mocha martini on a wooden tray with pieces of chocolate and coffee beans scattered around it.
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Mocha Martini

Coffee lovers and chocolate lovers alike can’t get enough of this rich, decadent mocha martini! Vodka, espresso, crème de cacao, and chocolate and coffee liqueurs come together to make a caffeinated cocktail that will remind you of your favorite coffee shop drink. Now let’s show you how to shake up this elegant yet simple coffee cocktail.
Course Beverages
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 1 drink
Calories 407kcal
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 freshly brewed espresso
  • 1 ½ ounces chocolate liqueur milk chocolate variety recommended but can also use dark chocolate or white chocolate
  • 1 ounce vodka
  • 1 ounce white crème de cacao
  • ½ ounce Kahlua or coffee liqueur
  • ½ ounce heavy cream
  • Ice
  • Espresso or coffee beans for garnish, optional

Instructions

  • For an optional garnish, pour chocolate sauce on a small plate and sprinkle grated chocolate on a separate small plate. Dip the rim of the martini glass into the chocolate sauce and then dip it into the grated chocolate. Place in the freezer to chill as you make the drink.
  • Pour the espresso, chocolate liqueur, vodka, white crème de cacao, Kahlua, and heavy cream into a cocktail shaker. Place the cocktail shaker in the freezer and allow it to chill for five to 10 minutes.
  • Remove the cocktail shaker from the freezer and add a handful of ice. Secure the top and shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
  • Strain into the chilled martini glass.
  • If desired, add coffee beans on top of the foamy surface to garnish. Enjoy!

Notes

8-serving pitcher: Stir together 2 cups espresso, 1 ½ cups chocolate liqueur, 1 cup vodka, 1 cup white crème de cacao, ½ cup Kahlua, and ½ cup heavy cream in a pitcher. Cover and refrigerate for up to several hours. Stir again, pour 6.5 ounces (slightly more than ¾ cup) per drink into a cocktail shaker and shake as originally directed.
  • 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: 407kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 14mg | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 208IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.01mg