Chocolate Eggnog Martini
This Chocolate Eggnog Martini is the perfect holiday drink that feels like a warm hug in a fancy glass.
It tastes like chocolate and cream and has all the warm holiday flavors that make you want to sit by the fire. It’s also very easy to make, so you can make it for yourself in a few minutes or wow your friends at a party.
This one is a treat for the adults, and believe me, you’ll want to make it all season long.
Let’s get started!
Ingredients and Equipment
- Three ounces of eggnog (store-bought or homemade)
- 1.5 oz of chocolate liqueur, like Godiva
- 1 oz of vodka (regular or vanilla-flavored)
- A pinch of nutmeg for decoration
- Chocolate syrup to drizzle around the edge of the glass
- Ice—To shake
- Whipped cream (for garnish)
- Glass for martinis
- Shaker for cocktails
- A jigger or small measuring cups for measuring
- A little bowl for ice
- A spoon or small funnel to drizzle chocolate
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Get your glass ready
For a fancy swirl, drizzle chocolate syrup inside the martini glass. While you make the drink, put the glass in the freezer to cool it down. - Shake It Up
Put ice in a cocktail shaker. Put in the chocolate liqueur, eggnog, and vodka. Shake it up well until it’s very cold and frothy. - Pour into a glass that has been chilled
Get the glass out of the freezer. Pour the cocktail through a strainer into the glass. - Add a garnish and serve
Add whipped cream and a little nutmeg on top, and enjoy!
Tips & Variations
- Chill your glasses: Put your martini glass in the freezer for a few minutes before you make the drink. It keeps it really cold and fancy.
- To make a nice chocolate swirl, hold the glass at an angle and slowly pour the chocolate syrup inside.
- Make it less sweet: If you don’t like it as sweet, use less chocolate liqueur or add more vodka.
- Eggnog made at home? Sure, go for it! This will taste even better if you make it yourself.
- A little nutmeg goes a long way when it comes to garnishing. It smells as good as it tastes!
- No liqueur with chocolate? Instead, use chocolate syrup or creme de cacao.
- No vodka? Try rum for a different taste.
- If you don’t want dairy, you can use almond or oat nog instead.
- Want more taste? A dash of hazelnut liqueur or a pinch of cinnamon will do.
You can mix the eggnog, vodka, and chocolate liqueur together ahead of time and keep it in the fridge for a few hours. Before serving, just shake it up with some ice.
If you want to save the mix, skip the ice and store the eggnog, vodka, and chocolate liqueur blend in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Before serving, shake with ice.
Conclusion
This Chocolate Eggnog Martini is the best holiday treat. It’s great for Christmas parties, cozy nights in, or just treating yourself to something special. It’s simple, fun, and tastes great. Give it a shot and tell me how it goes! Did you change it or make it your own? Please leave a comment below. I would love to hear all about it! 🎄🍸