Every holiday season one of my favorite gifts to receive in my stocking is the classic chocolate orange. I love the combo of rich, dark chocolate and bright citrus so much I turned this nostalgic favorite into a cocktail. With just four ingredients my Chocolate Orange Martini is easy to make and will turn any evening into a celebration.
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Chocolate Orange Martini Variations
- milk chocolate or dark chocolate liqueur ( I prefer Godiva dark chocolate liqueur)
- use Grand Marnier or your favorite orange liqueur
- try blood orange liqueur
- add orange vodka for a deeper citrus flavor
Chocolate Orange Martini Garnishes
- chocolate shavings
- chocolate sprinkles
- fresh or candied orange peel
- fresh or dried orange slices
- chocolate truffle
- chocolate orange candy
- whipped cream
How to make a Chocolate Orange Martini
This Chocolate Orange Martini is simple to make. Start first with garnishing your martini glass. Take 2 small, flat plates and add 1 tsp of Cointreau to one and the chocolate shavings to the other. Roll the rim of your martini glass into the Cointreau first and then into the chocolate shavings. In a cocktail shaker with ice add the chocolate liqueur, Cointreau and vodka. Shake for 30 seconds or until well combined and chilled. Pour into the prepared martini glass and garnish with an orange slice if desired.
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Chocolate Orange Martini
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
Ingredients
- 2 oz chocolate liqueur such as Godiva
- 1 oz Cointreau plus extra for rimming the glass if desired
- 1 oz vodka
- chocolate shavings optional
Instructions
- Rim the glasses if desired. Take 2 small, flat plates and add 1 tsp of Cointreau to one and and the chocolate shavings to the other. Roll the rim of your martini glass into the Cointreau first and then into the chocolate shavings.
- In a cocktail shaker with ice add the chocolate liqueur, Cointreau and vodka. Shake for 30 seconds or until well combined and chilled.
- Pour into the prepared martini glass and garnish with a fresh or dried orange slice if desired.
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Hennessy says
This looks lovely! Can’t wait to try it at home!
Jerika says
Wow! I’m sure my mom and my aunties would love this Chocolate Orange Martini. Just simply awesome. Thanks and Happy Holidays!:)
Emily Flint says
What an amazing combo! I tried this tonight and I’m totally making this again for my holiday party this weekend! YUM!
Andrea White says
love this idea! such a great combo!
Gina Abernathy says
Such a great drink to unwind in the evenings.
Dennis Littley says
I think I have a new favorite drink! They were almost too good!
Mama Maggie's Kitchen says
This looks so so good. My husband will love this martini.
Giangi Townsend says
Simple and so yummy. Love martini and yours has all my favorite ingredients. Thank you for sharing
Kayla DiMaggio says
Chocolate and orange are one of my favorite pairings and this was so great! Such a fun drink to make!
Julie says
This is the drink we are making for the holidays I cannot wait!
Andrea White says
what a drink! so so delicious. hit the spot!
Amy Liu Dong says
That cocktail looks so delicious. I will make this for my siblings for our Christmas Eve celebration. Thank you!
veenaazmanov says
Love to try this combination for Christmas. Looks and sounds inviting. Thanksv
Jenny says
Love your chocolate orange martini cocktail! 🙂 Fabulous recipe and the perfect way to celebrate Christmas eve. Delicious!
Megan Ellam says
SIgn me up and take all my money! This looks and sounds delicious!
susan | the wimpy vegetarian says
This looks just delightful for NYE!!! Thanks for this great recipe!
Annie says
This chocolate orange martini was perfect. Everyone enjoyed it, and the combination of flavors made it memorable. A great holiday addition!
Chandice says
As a little girl I used to eat chocolate covered orange sticks with my grandpa so these flavors are so nostalgic for me. Love them in this fun drink too thanks!
Brianna says
I loved getting a chocolate orange in my stocking as a kid, this flavor combo takes me back too.
Healing Tomato says
You put chocolate in a martini! Don’t be surprised if I drink 5 of these cocktails at once, lol! This cocktails is for all who love chocolate and a good drink