Treat yourself to a delicious dessert martini that’s sure to brighten your evening! Imagine the smooth taste of velvety vanilla vodka mingling with rich crème de cacao, all topped off with a splash of bold espresso for that little pick-me-up. And let’s not forget the creamy half-and-half that adds a delightful, silky finish! This fabulous blend is the perfect way to wrap up any dinner, making every sip a joy to savor. Cheers to a sweet treat that feels like a warm hug in a glass!

Prep Time: 2 min
Total Time: 2 min
Servings: 1

Ingredients:

vanilla vodka
creme de cacao
instant espresso
half and half
chocolate syrup
chocolate shavings-garnish

vanilla vodka, creme de cacao, chocolate syrup, instant espresso, and half and half on a glass tray on the counter

Get the full printable instructions with measurements at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

Step 1: Drizzle the desired amount of chocolate syrup around the inside of the martini glass.

Chocolate syrup drizzled into a martini glass on a glass tray on the counter

Step 2: Mix instant espresso with an ounce of water in a cup and dissolve.

instant espresso a shot glass, an empty cup and water in a gold colored jigger with water in it, on the counter

instant espresso a cup and water in a gold colored jigger with water in it, on the counter

mixing water and instant espresso in a cup on the counter

Step 3: Pour the vanilla vodka, creme de cacao, instant espresso with the water, and half and half into a cocktail shaker filled with ice cubes. Shake for 10 seconds and pour ingredients into the chocolate syrup-lined glass. Garnish with chocolate shavings or espresso beans.

cocktail shaker with vodka being poured into it. Chocolate syrup drizzled martini glass, bottles of vanilla vodka and creme de cacao on a glass tray on the counter.

cocktail shaker with creme de cacao ingredient being poured into the cocktail shaker. chocolate syrup drizzled martini glass, bottles of vanilla vodka and creme de cacao on a glass tray on the counter.

cocktail shaker instant espresso being poured into a cocktail shaker. chocolate syrup drizzled martini glass, vanilla vodka and creme de cacao on a glass tray on the counter.

cocktail shaker with chocolate espresso martini ingredients in it. Pouring half and half into the cocktail shaker. A chocolate syrup drizzled martini glass, bottles of vanilla vodka and creme de cacao on a glass tray on the counter.

cocktail shaker with chocolate espresso martini ingredients in it. chocolate syrup drizzled martini glass, bottles of vanilla vodka and creme de cacao on a glass tray on the counter.

pouring chocolate espresso martini into a martini glass on a glass tray on the counter. Bottles of vanilla vodka and creme de cacao on a glass tray on the counter

Tips-

Instant espresso can be omitted, to make a chocolate martini.
To make chocolate shavings-Put ¼ cup of chocolate chips in a food processor and grind.

Chocolate Espresso Martini

Indulge in a decadent dessert martini made with vanilla vodka, rich creme de cacao, bold espresso, and smooth half-and-half. This luxurious blend is the ultimate treat to savor after dinner!

Tara

Prep Time 2

Total Time 2

Servings

Equipment

cocktail shaker
jiggers

Ingredients

2 oz vanilla vodka
2 oz creme de cacao
2.6 g instant espresso (1 packet of Cafe Bustelo instant espresso)
1 oz water
2 oz half and half
chocolate syrup (optional)
chocolate shavings or espresso beans (garnish)

Instructions

Drizzle the desired amount of chocolate syrup around the inside of the martini glass.
Mix instant espresso with an ounce of water in a cup and dissolve.
Pour the vanilla vodka, creme de cacao, instant espresso with the water, and half and half into a cocktail shaker filled with ice cubes. Shake for 10 seconds and pour ingredients into the chocolate syrup-lined glass. Garnish with chocolate shavings or espresso beans.