Chocolate Covered Strawberry Martini: Easy Sweet co*cktail - Dinners Done Quick (2024)

Yes, you can incorporate fresh strawberries by muddling or pureeing and straining them as a substitute or in addition to the strawberry liqueur.

Adjust the quantity to achieve the desired level of strawberry flavor.

Certainly! Experiment with various chocolate types such as dark chocolate, milk chocolate, or even white chocolate liquors to create unique variations of the chocolate covered strawberry martini.

You can also add different flavors of chocolate syrup as a garnish or rim to add different flavor profiles.

To rim the glass with chocolate, melt chocolate chips in your microwave and then dip the rim into it, ensuring an even coating.

Allow it to set before pouring in the chocolate covered strawberry martini for an enhanced visual appeal.

Absolutely! Craft a non-alcoholic mocktail version by substituting the vodka and chocolate liqueur with alcohol-free alternatives, maintaining the essence of the chocolate-covered strawberry flavor.

A good option would simply be to add both chocolate and strawberry syrups to milk or half and half. Alternatively add flavored syrups to chocolate or vanilla flavored sparkling water or club soda for a fizzy variation.

Garnishes like a chocolate-dipped strawberry on the rim, a drizzle of chocolate syrup, or even a dusting of cocoa powder can enhance the visual appeal of the chocolate covered strawberry martini.

You could also use strawberry syrup in place of the chocolate, or add a rim using red sprinkles for added color and texture.

Certainly! To add more sweetness, add more grenadine, or use simple syrup or maraschino cherry juice.

For less sweetness, omit grenadine, or add something more tart to counterbalance, such as tart cherry juice or lemon juice (though be careful with citrus, so it doesn’t curdle your milk).

A chocolate covered strawberry martini is traditionally served in a martini glass, whether regular or stemless.

However, a white wine glass, goblet, or coupe are other good choices if you don’t have one.

Yes, simply scale the recipe for the desired number of servings and mix together in a pitcher. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Give it a quick mix again before pouring into individual glasses and garnishing.

• 2 Ounces strawberry vodka (such as Pinnacle or Smirnoff)
• 2 Ounces chocolate liquor (such as Godiva or Van Gogh)
• ½ Ounce grenadine
• 3 Ounces half and half or cream (I use fat free)
• Ice cubes

• Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice

  2 Ounces strawberry vodka, 2 Ounces chocolate liquor, ½ Ounce grenadine, 3 Ounces half and half or cream, Ice cubes

• Shake for about 30 seconds, until chilled and well mixed

• Strain into a martini glass (or similar glass of choice)

• Garnish with a strawberry if desired, and enjoy!

• You can use another type of strawberry flavored liquor if you like, such as Bailey’s strawberry creme, Tequila Rose, or plain vodka can be paired with strawberry flavored syrup (the strength of the drink will change with different liquors, though)
• Any type of chocolate liquor is fine, and you can use dark, regular, or white chocolate flavor (they’re all great)!
• The grenadine is optional, but you’ll need it or something similar to achieve the pink color. Strawberry syrup or puree is another option
• You can use vanilla, strawberry, or sweet cream coffee creamer in place of half and half for a sweeter drink
• Garnishes are optional, but a strawberry, chocolate covered strawberry, or a chocolate rim are common choices
• Glassware. A martini glass (classic or stemless) is the most traditional choice. However, you can use a white wine glass, goblet, or coupe instead
• For a weaker drink, add more half and half, and for a stronger drink, add more of each alcohol in equal proportions. This co*cktail is about medium strength as written (stronger than a restaurant would serve)
• Exact nutritional values will vary based on brand and flavor of ingredients, any garnishes added, and quantity consumed, so please consider this a guideline only