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  2. Christmas Cocoa Martini

Christmas Cocoa Martini

Celebrate cozy season with this holiday take on an espresso martini!

By Ian PalmerPublished: Dec 9, 2024
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two cocktails on checkered napkins with a festive ornament
Becky Luigart-Stayner
Yields:
1 serving(s)
Prep Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
5 mins

Our cozy, wintry, and chocolate-forward take on the classic espresso martini is a sweet-tooth’s dream. Chocolate is the star of this cocktail, with crème di cacao, chocolate bitters, and cacao powder packing a delicious chocolatey punch.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz. aged rum
  • 1 1/2 oz. espresso (or cold brew concentrate)
  • 1/2 oz. crème de cacao
  • 1/2 oz. coffee liqueur
  • 1/4 oz. maple syrup
  • 3 dashes chocolate bitters
  • Cacao powder, for garnish

Directions

    1. Step 1Combine aged rum, espresso, crème de cacao, coffee liqueur, maple syrup, chocolate bitters, and ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake until chilled, 10 to15 seconds. Strain into a coupe or martini glass. Garnish with cocoa powder.
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