This chocolate covered strawberry martini tastes like the candy coated fruit in an adult drink! This cocktail has just 4 ingredients and takes 5 minutes to prepare, and is perfect for Valentine’s Day or date night.
2Ouncesstrawberry vodka(such as Pinnacle or Smirnoff)
2Ounceschocolate liquor(such as Godiva or Van Gogh)
½Ouncegrenadine
3Ounceshalf and half or cream(I use fat free)
Ice cubes
Instructions
Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice
2 Ounces strawberry vodka, 2 Ounces chocolate liquor, ½ Ounce grenadine, 3 Ounces half and half or cream, Ice cubes
Shake for about 30 seconds, until chilled and well mixed
Strain into a martini glass (or similar glass of choice)
Garnish with a strawberry if desired, and enjoy!
Notes
You can use another type of strawberry flavored liquor if you like, such as Bailey’s strawberry creme, Tequila Rose, or plain vodka can be paired with strawberry flavored syrup (the strength of the drink will change with different liquors, though)
Any type of chocolate liquor is fine, and you can use dark, regular, or white chocolate flavor (they’re all great)!
The grenadine is optional, but you’ll need it or something similar to achieve the pink color. Strawberry syrup or puree is another option
You can use vanilla, strawberry, or sweet cream coffee creamer in place of half and half for a sweeter drink
Garnishes are optional, but a strawberry, chocolate covered strawberry, or a chocolate rim are common choices
Glassware. A martini glass (classic or stemless) is the most traditional choice. However, you can use a white wine glass, goblet, or coupe instead
For a weaker drink, add more half and half, and for a stronger drink, add more of each alcohol in equal proportions. This cocktail is about medium strength as written (stronger than a restaurant would serve)
Exact nutritional values will vary based on brand and flavor of ingredients, any garnishes added, and quantity consumed, so please consider this a guideline only