Cayenne Chocolate Martini Cocktail
This Cayenne Chocolate Martini is rich, creamy, and packs a surprise kick—blending chocolate liqueur, vodka, Irish cream, and just enough cayenne pepper for a sweet-and-spicy dessert cocktail.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger or measuring tool
- Strainer
- Martini glass
- Bar spoon
- Small plate or bowl
- Grater or peeler
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka vanilla vodka preferred
- 1 oz chocolate liqueur or crème de cacao
- 1 oz Baileys Irish Cream or similar Irish cream
- 1 oz half-and-half or heavy cream
- 1 tsp chocolate syrup
- pinch cayenne pepper
- ice cubes
- cocoa powder or chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Add vodka, chocolate liqueur, Baileys, half-and-half, and chocolate syrup.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Shake until the outside of the shaker is frosty cold (about 15 seconds).
- Strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with cocoa powder, chocolate shavings, or a swirl of chocolate syrup.
Notes
Go easy on the cayenne—a little goes a long way. Use flavored vodka for extra depth, or swirl chocolate syrup inside the glass for a fancy touch. Shake well for the creamiest result.