Description
This decadent red velvet martini is a smooth, creamy, and dessert-like cocktail featuring rich cocoa flavor and a beautiful ruby-red color, perfect for Valentine’s Day celebrations or a fancy night in. A non-alcoholic mocktail version is also included for everyone to enjoy safely.
Ingredients
Cocktail Version (21+)
- 2 oz vanilla vodka
- 1 oz chocolate liqueur
- 1 oz Irish cream
- 1 oz half-and-half or heavy cream
- ½ tsp cocoa powder
- ½ tsp red food coloring
- Ice
Mocktail Version (No Alcohol)
- ½ cup milk or half-and-half
- 2 tbsp chocolate syrup
- ¼ tsp cocoa powder
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Red food coloring (to taste)
- Ice
Optional Garnish
- Chocolate syrup (for glass rim)
- Red velvet cake crumbs
- White chocolate shavings
- Mini heart sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the glass: Drizzle chocolate syrup inside a martini glass and chill it to enhance presentation and keep the drink cool.
- Fill the shaker: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice to ensure the drink becomes properly chilled when shaken.
- Add cocktail ingredients: Pour vanilla vodka, chocolate liqueur, Irish cream, half-and-half (or heavy cream), cocoa powder, and red food coloring into the shaker.
- Shake vigorously: Shake the mixture vigorously for 15–20 seconds to combine all ingredients well and create a frothy, creamy texture.
- Strain and serve: Strain the mixture into the prepared chilled glass to ensure a smooth drink without ice shards.
- Garnish and enjoy: Garnish with optional red velvet cake crumbs, white chocolate shavings, mini heart sprinkles, or extra chocolate syrup and serve immediately for the best texture.
- Mocktail preparation: Add all mocktail ingredients to a shaker with ice, shake until frothy and well combined, then strain into a chilled glass and garnish as desired.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of red food coloring for a lighter or deeper red hue to suit your preference.
- For extra sweetness, use chocolate milk instead of cream in the cocktail or mocktail.
- Chill glasses beforehand for improved presentation and to keep the martini cold longer.
- Serve immediately after preparation to enjoy the creamiest texture and best flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drink · Dessert Beverage
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
