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Baileys Chocolate Martini Recipe

I reveal How To Make A Chocolate Martini with Baileys and chocolate swirls, and the single simple trick behind those dramatic swirls is shockingly easy.

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I was hunting for an easy yet fancy Baileys chocolate martini and finally made one that feels special without being fussy. It starts with silky Baileys Irish Cream and a ribbon of chocolate syrup to create those dramatic swirls on the glass.

The first sip makes you pause, like dessert and cocktail decided to merge, and honestly it’s a little addictive. I messed up the first try and still loved it, so don’t worry if it looks messy at first.

If you browse Baileys Martini Recipes and think they’re too complicated, this might be the one you actually make.

Ingredients

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  • Baileys Irish Cream: creamy, sweet, boosts calories and sugar, tiny protein, adds dessert vibe
  • Vodka: neutral spirit, adds kick and alcohol, no carbs or fats, no flavor masking
  • Chocolate liqueur: rich cocoa taste, sweet, adds sugar and body, some carbs
  • Heavy cream or half and half: makes silky texture, adds fat and calories, slight protein
  • Chocolate syrup: concentrated sweetness, adds sugar and chocolate notes, high in carbs
  • Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder: garnish gives aroma and bitter cocoa contrast to sweet drink
  • Ice cubes: chill and dilute slightly, mutes sweetness and smooths strong alcohol flavors

Ingredient Quantities

  • 1 1/2 oz (45 ml) Baileys Irish Cream
  • 1 oz (30 ml) vodka
  • 1 oz (30 ml) chocolate liqueur eg Godiva
  • 1/2 oz (15 ml) heavy cream or half and half optional
  • 1 to 2 tsp chocolate syrup
  • Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder for garnish
  • Ice cubes

How to Make this

1. Chill a martini glass in the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes so the cocktail stays cold.

2. Drizzle 1 to 2 tsp chocolate syrup inside the chilled glass, tilt and rotate to make pretty swirls, then set the glass back in the freezer while you mix.

3. Fill a cocktail shaker about two thirds full with ice cubes.

4. Pour in 1 1/2 oz (45 ml) Baileys Irish Cream, 1 oz (30 ml) vodka, and 1 oz (30 ml) chocolate liqueur eg Godiva.

5. If you want it creamier, add 1/2 oz (15 ml) heavy cream or half and half, otherwise skip it for a thinner martini.

6. Shake very hard for 15 to 20 seconds until the outside of the shaker is frosty and the mix is well chilled, you’ll get a nice little foam.

7. Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass, aiming for the center so the chocolate swirls stay on the sides. Double strain if you hate tiny ice chips.

8. Garnish with chocolate shavings or a light dusting of cocoa powder, maybe a little extra drizzle of chocolate syrup on top if you want.

9. Serve immediately and enjoy, sip slowly cause its rich and sneaky.

Equipment Needed

1. Martini glass (chill in freezer for 5 to 10 minutes, dont skip it)
2. Cocktail shaker with lid (cobbler or Boston style)
3. Jigger or measuring shot (for 1 1/2 oz, 1 oz and 1/2 oz pours)
4. Ice scoop or tongs and plenty of ice cubes
5. Hawthorne strainer (to hold back big ice when pouring)
6. Fine mesh strainer (for double straining so no tiny ice chips, youll thank me)
7. Small spoon or squeeze bottle for drizzling chocolate syrup
8. Microplane or vegetable peeler for chocolate shavings

FAQ

Baileys Chocolate Martini Recipe Substitutions and Variations

  • Baileys Irish Cream
    • Other cream liqueurs like Carolans or Amarula, same measure, very similar sweetness
    • Homemade Irish cream: about 1 oz whiskey, 2 oz sweetened condensed milk, 2 oz cream, 1 tsp cocoa, splash vanilla, whisk and chill
    • Nonalcoholic swap: heavy cream or coffee creamer plus 1 tsp chocolate syrup and 1 tsp vanilla, tastes close to Baileys
  • Vodka
    • White rum, same amount, gives a slightly sweeter base
    • Tequila blanco, same amount, for a bolder peppery note
    • Or omit and add more Baileys (use about 1 oz extra) for a creamier, lower alcohol drink
  • Chocolate liqueur (eg Godiva)
    • Crème de cacao, same measure, lighter chocolate flavor
    • Melted dark chocolate plus 1 tsp simple syrup, stir until pourable, use ~1 oz
    • Chocolate syrup thinned with a splash of vodka or rum, about 1 oz total
  • Heavy cream or half and half
    • Coconut cream, same measure, dairy free and richer
    • Oat or almond barista-style milk, same amount, for a lighter dairy free option
    • Skip mixing it in and top with whipped cream instead, keeps the drink thicker without diluting

Pro Tips

1. Chill everything before you mix, especially the glass and the booze, it keeps the drink colder longer so you dont have to add extra ice that waters it down.

2. Heat the chocolate syrup slightly by setting the bottle in hot tap water for 20 to 30 seconds, makes it thinner and easier to draw pretty swirls. Use a squeeze bottle or a spoon held close to the glass for cleaner lines, and put the glass back in the freezer for a minute so the pattern sets.

3. Shake like you mean it, not little wobbly motions. Big, firm strokes for 15 to 20 seconds will give you that silky foam and proper chill. If you want it creamier add just a splash of cream, but dont overdo it or the chocolate will get muted.

4. Prep garnishes ahead, freeze chocolate shavings for a minute so they dont melt immediately, or grate right before serving. Serve immediately and tell people to sip slowly, its deceptively strong.

Baileys Chocolate Martini Recipe

Baileys Chocolate Martini Recipe

Recipe by Toni Baldesera

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I reveal How To Make A Chocolate Martini with Baileys and chocolate swirls, and the single simple trick behind those dramatic swirls is shockingly easy.

Servings

1

servings

Calories

395

kcal

Equipment: 1. Martini glass (chill in freezer for 5 to 10 minutes, dont skip it)
2. Cocktail shaker with lid (cobbler or Boston style)
3. Jigger or measuring shot (for 1 1/2 oz, 1 oz and 1/2 oz pours)
4. Ice scoop or tongs and plenty of ice cubes
5. Hawthorne strainer (to hold back big ice when pouring)
6. Fine mesh strainer (for double straining so no tiny ice chips, youll thank me)
7. Small spoon or squeeze bottle for drizzling chocolate syrup
8. Microplane or vegetable peeler for chocolate shavings

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz (45 ml) Baileys Irish Cream

  • 1 oz (30 ml) vodka

  • 1 oz (30 ml) chocolate liqueur eg Godiva

  • 1/2 oz (15 ml) heavy cream or half and half optional

  • 1 to 2 tsp chocolate syrup

  • Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder for garnish

  • Ice cubes

Directions

  • Chill a martini glass in the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes so the cocktail stays cold.
  • Drizzle 1 to 2 tsp chocolate syrup inside the chilled glass, tilt and rotate to make pretty swirls, then set the glass back in the freezer while you mix.
  • Fill a cocktail shaker about two thirds full with ice cubes.
  • Pour in 1 1/2 oz (45 ml) Baileys Irish Cream, 1 oz (30 ml) vodka, and 1 oz (30 ml) chocolate liqueur eg Godiva.
  • If you want it creamier, add 1/2 oz (15 ml) heavy cream or half and half, otherwise skip it for a thinner martini.
  • Shake very hard for 15 to 20 seconds until the outside of the shaker is frosty and the mix is well chilled, you'll get a nice little foam.
  • Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass, aiming for the center so the chocolate swirls stay on the sides. Double strain if you hate tiny ice chips.
  • Garnish with chocolate shavings or a light dusting of cocoa powder, maybe a little extra drizzle of chocolate syrup on top if you want.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy, sip slowly cause its rich and sneaky.

Notes

  • Below you’ll find my best estimate of this recipe’s nutrition facts. Treat the numbers as a guide rather than a rule—great food should nourish both body and spirit. Figures are approximate, and the website owner assumes no liability for any inaccuracies in this recipe.

Nutrition Facts

  • Serving Size: 130g
  • Total number of serves: 1
  • Calories: 395kcal
  • Fat: 6.5g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Polyunsaturated: 0.2g
  • Monounsaturated: 1.5g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg
  • Sodium: 40mg
  • Potassium: 120mg
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Protein: 1.5g
  • Vitamin A: 200IU
  • Vitamin C: 0mg
  • Calcium: 60mg
  • Iron: 0.4mg

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