Chocolate Martini

Written By Al Culliton

The Chocolate Martini is an interesting member of our motley ‘tini crew this month, as it claims roots in the postwar era. The possibly apocryphal story is that Rock Hudson and Elizabeth Taylor invented it on the set of Giant (1956), which is a stunning movie that was filmed mostly in Marfa, Texas. The sweet vodka-based concoction was adopted by the ‘tini craze in the ‘80s and ‘90s and it’s still ordered in bars today by lovers of dessert drinks.

INGREDIENTS

1¾ oz. vodka
1 oz. crème de cacao
½ oz. coconut cream
¼ oz. chocolate bitters
3 dashes Angostura bitters
4 drops saline solution

Garnish: nutmeg

ABV LEVEL

Combine all in a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake vigorously for 15 seconds. Double strain into a chilled Nick & Nora glass and top with nutmeg.

 
Al Culliton
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