this eclipse season, we’re serving up the chocolate espresso martini of your dreams. The perfect blend of cocoa and coffee, you’ll want to sip on this dessert-inspired cocktail at happy hour all year long.

if you prefer decaf, skip the espresso or try our chocolate s'mores martini recipe instead!

ingredients

• 1/2 cup ice
• 1 1/2 oz vodka
• 1 oz creme de cocoa or chocolate liqueur
• 1 oz kahlua
• 1 oz fresh espresso
• 1/2 oz heavy cream
• 1 1/2 tbsp Deluxious Dark Drinking Chocolate
• 1 Sprinkle Dreams Mini chocolate Bar for garnish
• Whipped cream topping (optional)

instructions

1. Prepare espresso according to package instructions
2. Once prepared, pour hot espresso into a chilled bowl
3. In a cocktail shaker, add vodka, creme de cocoa, heavy cream, kahlua, and drinking chocolate. Add espresso last, followed by ice
4. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds, then pour into martini glass
5. Top with whipped cream and a square of Sprinkle Dreams chocolate
6. Cheers!

 if you love this cocktail, try our white chocolate russian or spiked frozen hot chocolate recipes next!