Ingredients
Scale
- 1 oz Kahlua (coffee liqueur)
- 1 oz Baileys Irish Cream
- 1 oz vodka (plain or vanilla)
- ½ oz chocolate liqueur (crème de cacao or Godiva)
- 1 oz heavy cream or half-and-half
- Chocolate syrup for glass decoration
- Unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting
- Ice cubes for shaking
- Optional garnish: ladyfinger cookie, chocolate shavings, or whipped cream
Instructions
- Prepare your glass. Place your martini glass in the freezer for at least 10 minutes to chill, or fill it with ice water while you prepare the cocktail.
- Decorate with chocolate. Remove the glass from the freezer and drizzle chocolate syrup in a spiral pattern starting from the bottom and working up the inside of the glass. Use a squeeze bottle for best control, or drizzle from a spoon.
- Combine the ingredients. Fill your cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Add the Kahlua, Baileys, vodka, chocolate liqueur, and heavy cream.
- Shake vigorously. Secure the lid and shake hard for 20-30 seconds. This not only chills the drink but also slightly whips the cream, creating a wonderful silky texture.
- Strain and serve. Strain the cocktail into your prepared martini glass, being careful not to disturb your chocolate decoration.
- Add final touches. Dust the top lightly with unsweetened cocoa powder using a fine-mesh sieve. Garnish with a ladyfinger cookie balanced on the rim, chocolate shavings, or a small dollop of whipped cream if desired.
- Serve immediately. This cocktail is best enjoyed right away while perfectly chilled.
Notes
- For a stronger coffee flavor, add ½ oz cooled espresso or use 1.5 oz coffee liqueur.
- Make ahead: Mix the base (without ice) and store in the fridge up to 3-4 days.
- To make this dairy-free, use Baileys Almande and coconut cream.
- For a less sweet version, reduce the chocolate liqueur or use dark crème de cacao.
- This recipe easily doubles or triples for serving multiple guests.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage, Dessert Cocktail, After-Dinner Drink
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (approximately 4.5 oz)
- Calories: 350-400
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg