
Smaller cubes of ice, like pebble ice, will dilute your drink too fast as you shake it, giving you a weaker foam.

too sweet - If it's too sweet, you can add a little more espresso, vodka, or bitters.taste for balance - Taste the drink before shaking and serving to make sure you like the balance of flavors.Dip the rim of the glass in simple syrup, then chocolate shavings for a fun garnish! You can also garnish the rim of the glass.Make sure to garnish with three coffee beans and some finely grated chocolate shavings.You can serve in whichever glasses you have, but keep in mind that this cocktail is on the smaller side at only 6 fluid ounces.Traditionally, espresso martinis are served in coupe glasses instead of standard martini glasses.You can set up a coffee bar and serve espresso martinis and other coffee drinks! This drink is the perfect after-dinner drink or dessert cocktail!.Step 6: Top each chocolate espresso martini with three espresso beans and chocolate shavings. In this recipe, I used Bitterman's Xocolatl Mole bitters. It helps to balance out the sweeter chocolate flavors and adds a depth of flavor to the cocktail. chocolate bitters - bitters is an extraordinary "secret ingredient" to stock your home bar with, and chocolate bitters is definitely the secret weapon in this cocktail.chocolate, for garnish - every cocktail benefits from a great garnish, and a light dusting of chocolate shavings is the perfect finishing touch to this cocktail (alongside the espresso beans, of course).The syrup gives this drink a deep, rich flavor while giving a dash of sweetness. chocolate syrup- you can use store-bought chocolate syrup or homemade chocolate sauce in this cocktail.Either will work for this recipe, but it is written using the white chocolate variety of the liqueur.

Creme de cacao is transparent and comes in white chocolate flavor and dark chocolate flavors. creme de cacoa - creme de cacao is a chocolate-flavored liqueur, not to be confused with chocolate liqueur, which is creamy and opaque.Kahlua liqueur - Kahlua is a rum-based coffee liqueur that is a staple ingredient in many coffee cocktails like espresso martinis, white Russians, and mudslides.Think of it like when you're making chocolate chip cookies: you add vanilla extract. vanilla vodka - vodka is the standard liquor of choice in a classic espresso martini, but vanilla vodka plays so nicely with the chocolate flavors in this cocktail.Just be sure to prepare a double shot of espresso for each cocktail. espresso - the featured ingredient is, of course, espresso! You can make your own at home however you like.The chocolate bitters might be harder to hunt down, but it's worth it! You can find all of these ingredients at your local liquor store. The three espresso beans are said to symbolize health, wealth, and happiness. Why the three espresso beans as a garnish on espresso martinis?!

The best part is that it's so impressive in flavor for how simple it is to make! This is an easy cocktail to make because it has straightforward ingredients and can be mixed up with just a cocktail shaker. You can easily change this recipe up to fit your preferences, whether you prefer a sweeter cocktail or more coffee-forward with a hint of chocolate.

If you are a fan of mochas, you'll love this libation! This chocolate espresso martini is the perfect mix of coffee and chocolate. Also, check out my rum espresso martini for a more rum-forward flavor! Whether you enjoy it as a dessert cocktail or at brunch, it's a wonderful way to put a new spin on a traditional drink that's a favorite among coffee lovers! Jump to Recipe Jump to: If you're enjoying this cocktail in the height of summer, try pouring it over some espresso ice cubes for a refreshing treat. This chocolate espresso martini recipe is a chocolatey twist on the classic cocktail that has taken social media by storm. 😅 But I had my own personal mini espresso mug that I used on the regular. was decaf, and yeah, sure, it was Santa's White Christmas flavor. I started drinking coffee at the age of 6. Growing up with a grandmother from southern Italy pretty much makes me an expert in many aspects of Italian culture, including espresso.
