This simple Almond Joy martini recipe has 5 ingredients and takes just a few minutes to throw together. With notes of coconut, chocolate, and almond, it’s like candy in a cocktail!
To rim your glass, dip the top edge in chocolate syrup and then into some shredded coconut (I usually use a small plate, but a shallow bowl is also fine)
1 Tbsp chocolate syrup, 1 Tbsp shredded coconut
To a cocktail shaker (or mason jar) add the coconut rum, vodka, amaretto, creme de cacao, and half and half, along with a few ice cubes
1 Ounce coconut rum, 1 Ounce vodka, ½ Ounce creme de cacao, ½ Ounce amaretto liqueur, 1 Ounce half and half, Ice cubes
Shake vigorously until well chilled and slightly frothy, about 20-30 seconds
Strain into a chilled martini glass (or similar) and enjoy
Notes
You can use regular white or light rum and add ½ ounce cream of coconut for flavor. You can also add the cream of coconut for a sweeter drink option regardless
For a stronger drink, omit the half and half, and for a weaker drink, you can use up to 2 ounces of half and half to disperse the alcohol more (or omit the vodka and do a rum-tini instead)
Instead of the creme de cacao, you can also substitute a chocolate liqueur like Godiva, or a hazelnut liquor like Frangelico
Feel free to substitute coconut milk for the half and half for a dairy free option
The rim for the glass is technically optional, but adds visual appeal and really reinforces the flavor (I personally think it needs the extra coconut boost). You can also use cream of coconut as the base and chocolate sprinkles (basically inverting it)
For an espresso Almond Joy martini variation, add 1 shot of cooled espresso, or a ½ ounce coffee liquor (like Kahlua or Tia Maria) to the mix
A martini glass is the most common serving glass (whether traditional or stemless). However, you can also use a wine glass, old fashioned glass, or a coupe
Other garnish options for your Almond Joy cocktail include a drizzle of chocolate syrup inside the glass, or the addition of chocolate sprinkles, cocoa powder, or Almond Joy shavings on top
Exact nutritional values will vary based on brand and flavor of ingredients, rims and/or garnishes added, and quantity consumed, so please consider this a guideline only
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