How to Make a Chocolate Mint Martini

Chocolate and mint are two flavors that always go well together. Pairing them in a delicious martini is a perfect way to enjoy the combination at your next cocktail party. A classic chocolate mint martin uses creme de menthe and white chocolate liqueur for big flavor, but a creamy chocolate mint martini adds half and half to give the drink a more decadent twist. At the holidays, a peppermint schnapps-based chocolate mint martini is the ideal way to celebrate with good cheer.

Ingredients

Classic Chocolate Mint Martini

1 part vodka
1 part white creme de menthe
¼ part dry vermouth
½ part white chocolate liqueur

Makes 1 serving

Creamy Chocolate Mint Martini

1 ounce (30 ml) whipped cream flavored vodka
½ ounce (15 ml) creme de cocoa
½ ounce (15 ml) creme de menthe
2 ounces (60 ml) half and half
Whipped cream, for garnish
Chocolate shavings, for garnish
Mint leaves, for garnish

Makes 1 serving

Chocolate Mint Martini with Peppermint Schnapps

1 teaspoon (5 ml) chocolate syrup (optional)
1 ounce (30 ml) peppermint schnapps
2 ounces (60 ml) chocolate liqueur
2 ounces (60 ml) half and half

Makes 1 serving

Method 1

Method 1 of 3:

Mixing Up a Classic Chocolate Mint Martini

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Chill a martini glass. Your martini will stay cold longer if the glass is chilled. Place a martini glass in the freezer for 2 to 3 hours or until frost develops on it.^{[1]XResearch source}
- If you don’t have a few hours to chill the glass, throwing it in the freezer for 10 to 15 minutes can still help.
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Fill a mixing glass with ice. To make the martini, you’ll need a cocktail mixing glass. Add enough ice to fill it almost completely.^{[2]XResearch source}
- If you prefer, you can shake the martini in a cocktail shaker or mason jar to mix the ingredients.
Pour 1 part vodka, 1 part white creme de menthe, ¼ part dry vermouth, and ½ part white chocolate liqueur to the mixing glass. Use a long cocktail spoon to mix ingredients until they’re fully combined.^{[3]XResearch source}
Place a cocktail strainer over the chilled martini glass. Pour the martini through it to remove the ice, and enjoy it while it’s still cold.^{[4]XResearch source}
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Method 2

Method 2 of 3:

Preparing a Creamy Chocolate Mint Martini

Place a martini glass in the freezer for 2 to 3 hours. You’ll know that it’s cold enough when the glass develops some frost.^{[5]XResearch source}
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Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. To mix the martini, you’ll a cocktail shaker. Add enough ice to fill it almost completely.^{[6]XResearch source}
- If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, a mason jar is a good substitute.
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Add the vodka, creme de cocoa, creme de menthe, and half and half and shake well. When the shaker is filled with ice, pour 1 ounce (30 ml) of whipped cream flavored vodka, ½ ounce (15 ml) of creme de cocoa, ½ ounce (15 ml) of creme de menthe, and 2 ounces (60 ml) of half and half. Cover the shaker, and shake the mixture for about 15 seconds or until all of the ingredients are combined.^{[7]XResearch source}
- You can substitute your favorite type of milk for the half and half if you prefer.
Take the lid off the shaker, and place a cocktail strainer over the chilled glass. Pour the martini through to strain the ice out of it.^{[8]XResearch source}
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Garnish the martini with the whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and a mint leaf. Place a dollop of whipped cream on top of the martini. Sprinkle some chocolate shavings over the cream, and stick a mint leave in to garnish. Serve the cocktail while it’s still cold.^{[9]XResearch source}
- The garnish is optional; you can omit if you prefer.
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Method 3

Method 3 of 3:

Whipping Up a Chocolate Mint Martini with Peppermint Schnapps

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Drizzle chocolate syrup around the inside edge of a martini glass and chill it. Use approximately 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of chocolate syrup to coat the inside of the glass. After you’ve drizzled it, place the glass in the freezer for 1 to 2 hours to chill.^{[10]XResearch source}
- This step is optional. You can leave the glass uncoated if you prefer.
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Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. To mix the martini, you’ll need a cocktail shaker. Add enough ice to the shaker to fill it almost all the way.^{[11]XResearch source}
- You can substitute a mason jar for the cocktail shaker.
Pour 1 ounce (30 ml) of peppermint schnapps, 2 ounces (60 ml) of chocolate liqueur, and 2 ounces (60 ml) of half and half over the ice. Cover the shaker, and shake the mixture vigorously for about 15 seconds to combine all of the ingredients.^{[12]XResearch source}
Place a cocktail strainer over the coated martini glass, and pour the martini through it to strain out the ice. Serve it while it’s still cold.^{[13]XResearch source}
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