Description
A decadent cocktail that transforms the beloved Cherry Garcia ice cream flavor into liquid form. This sophisticated martini combines chocolate and cherry flavors for a dessert-like drinking experience that’s both rich and refreshing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz vanilla vodka
- 1 oz chocolate liqueur
- 1 oz black cherry juice
- 1/2 oz maraschino cherry liqueur
- 1/4 oz simple syrup
- Ice cubes
- For garnish:
- Chocolate syrup (for rim)
- Grated dark chocolate
- Fresh or maraschino cherry
- Optional: whipped cream
Instructions
- Chill a martini glass in the freezer for 5 minutes.
- Rim the chilled glass with chocolate syrup and dip in grated dark chocolate.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
- Add vanilla vodka, chocolate liqueur, black cherry juice, maraschino cherry liqueur, and simple syrup.
- Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared martini glass.
- Garnish with a cherry and a sprinkle of grated dark chocolate.
- Optional: Add a small dollop of whipped cream and additional chocolate shavings.
Notes
- For a stronger cherry flavor, muddle a fresh cherry in the shaker before adding other ingredients
- Can be served straight up or on the rocks
- For a non-alcoholic version, use chocolate syrup, cherry juice, vanilla extract, and cream
- The chocolate rim can be made ahead and stored in the freezer
- Use high-quality chocolate liqueur for the best flavor
- Can be batch-made for parties (multiply ingredients by number of servings needed)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (approximately 5 oz)
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 8mg