Chocolate covered cherries are one of my very favorite classic candy treats. So why not enjoy their classic flavors in a scrumptious cocktail? That's right! ~ Chocolate Covered Cherry Martinis ... a perfect way to get your chocolate covered cherry fix, and just perfect for sharing.
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I've got a wonderful Valentines treat for you that will help get your mouth watering for all those fabulous Valentine flavors soon headed our way. Yes, today I'm sharing gorgeous, mouthwateringly delicious Chocolate Covered Cherry Martinis.
Because my mouth is sure watering for Valentines flavors already.
A few weeks ago I was messing around making chocolate martinis {like the Tony Roma's copycat Chocolate Martini and Hot Chocolate Martini I shared a bit ago} and got inspired to mix up different variations. I've decided I may like messing with cocktails almost as much as I like baking.
Seriously, it was totally fun making all kinds of different cocktails. And drinking them wasn't all that bad either.
Maybe I should have been a bartender!
Anyway, this Chocolate Covered Cherry Martini version was absolutely delicious ... rich, chocolate goodness laced with a touch of maraschino cherry sweetness. It's just perfect for sharing during the Valentine season.
I dropped a maraschino cherry in the bottom of each glass, mixed up a totally tasty chocolate martini mixture ... complete with a touch of chocolate syrup ... and then added maraschino cherry juice {from the cherry jar} to each glass.
The cherry juice gave a fabulous cherry flavor, and sunk down to the bottom of the glass ... creating a pretty little band of cherry-red at the bottom. See?
To add an extra special touch to this cocktail, I coated the rims of my glasses with a mixture of granulated sugar and grated chocolate. Total yum.
So, have I got your mouth watering for Valentine flavors yet? I hope so! Because I know my mouth is sure watering.
Hmmm, I may just have to mix up and devour another batch of Chocolate Covered Cherry Martinis to get it to stop.
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Yield: 2 cocktails
Chocolate Covered Cherry Martinis
Chocolate covered cherries are one of my very favorite classic candy treats. So why not enjoy their classic flavors in a scrumptious cocktail? That's right! ~ Chocolate Covered Cherry Martinis ... a perfect way to get your chocolate covered cherry fix, and just perfect for sharing.
prep time: 5 Mcook time: total time: 5 M
ingredients:
For 2 martinis:
- 3 oz. vanilla vodka
- 3 oz. amaretto
- 3 oz. Bailey's Irish Cream
- 3 oz. Kahlua
- 3 oz. chocolate syrup
- 4 tsp. maraschino cherry juice {from a jar of maraschino cherries}
- 2 maraschino cherries {plus more for garnish, if desired}
instructions:
How to cook Chocolate Covered Cherry Martinis
- Chill two martini glasses in the freezer for about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from freezer and drop a maraschino cherry in the bottom of each glass.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add vanilla vodka, amaretto, Bailey's Irish Cream, Kahlua, and chocolate syrup; shake for about 30 to 45 seconds. Pour into prepared glasses.
- Add 2 teaspoons of maraschino cherry juice to each glass. Garnish with a cocktail pick with additional cherries, if desired.
TRACEY'S NOTES
- A sugared rim with chocolate shavings adds an extra special touch to these martinis. Simply mix a small amount of grated chocolate and granulated sugar in a shallow bowl or plate. Moisten the rim of each glass with water and dip in the chocolate/sugar mixture to coat. Set aside until you're ready to pour in your martinis.
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I like with extra butter
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ReplyDeleteOh how wonderful, Tracey! It's like a cocktail and a dessert combined - and so pretty too! Thank you so much for sharing your Chocolate covered Cherry Martinis with the Hearth and Soul Link Party. Pinned! Happy Valentine's Day!
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