With white chocolate liqueur, white crème de cacao, vodka, heavy cream and vanilla extract, this white chocolate martini is one tasty dessert cocktail. This elegant cocktail is ideal for special occasions or a cozy night in. Garnished with a some saved chocolate, it’s as visually stunning as it is delicious.
When it comes to cocktails, I'm a sucker for dessert-themed ones - from a Godiva chocolate martini to a gin espresso martini to a salted caramel martini to a gingerbread martini.
And while this martini makes you think of snow with its striking white color, it can be enjoyed year round.
It is mildly flavored but creamy, making it a drink everyone will love. Yes it does use some ingredients that are specific to this cocktail, but no need to worry. You'll keep coming back to it for every occasion.
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Why You Will Love This Martini
- It's an ideal cocktail for festive holiday celebrations or a romantic date night.
- If you are a fan of white chocolate, this drink is for you.
- Ready in less than 5 minutes, this versatile drink serves as both a standalone dessert or a dessert cocktail.
Ingredient Notes
- White Chocolate Liqueur - This is the star ingredient that provides the rich, creamy white chocolate flavor to your martini. Go with your favorite brand.
- White Crème de Cacao - Adds a sweet chocolate flavor with vanilla notes. It is not white, but clear.
- Vodka - You want to use quality vodka like Grey Goose or Belvedere. This just is used to up the booze a little bit.
- Heavy cream - Mellows out the martini but also adds creaminess. You can also use milk or half-and-half.
- Vanilla extract - Adds a hint of vanilla flavor.
- Chocolate - Can shave it and add to rim or on top.
Variations
Like any cocktail you can mix some of the ingredients. Some options include:
- Flavored vodka - Instead of just vodka, try vanilla flavored vodka.
- Peppermint - If you want to make it more holiday-themed, add ½ oz peppermint schnapps.
- Garnishes - Add some fresh fruit like strawberries or crushed peppermint.
How to Make a White Chocolate Martini
Please note full ingredient list and instructions for this cocktail can be found in recipe card below.
Step 1: Add all of the martini ingredients to a cocktail shaker with some ice and shake for 20 seconds.
Step 2: Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with shaved chocolate if desired.
Cocktail FAQs
There are plenty of options out there and some include Van Meer's, Sheelin and Borgata.
No. Crème de Cacao is a sweet white chocolate liqueur scented with a hint of vanilla.
White chocolate liqueur contains both white chocolate and cream, which makes it more syrupy.
I know not everyone has cocktail shakers. Just add your ingredients for the martini to a mug with some ice, screw the lid on tightly and start shaking.
While it's best to serve fresh, you can prepare the base mixture (excluding ice) in advance and store it in the refrigerator.
Shake the mixture with ice just before serving to ensure the ideal texture and temperature.
Pro Tips/Recipe Notes
- Place the martini glass in the freezer for an hour so it keeps your martini chilled.
- You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk.
- If you want even more vanilla flavor, increase the vanilla extract to ½ tsp.
- You can get creative with garnishes. Rim the glass with white chocolate shavings, crushed cookies or drizzle chocolate syrup inside the glass for an elegant presentation.
Other Recommended Martinis
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White Chocolate Martini
Ingredients
- 2 oz white chocolate liqueur
- 1 ½ oz white crème de cacao
- 1 ½ oz vodka
- 1 oz heavy cream
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- sprinkle of shaved chocolate and chocolate syrup for garnish
Instructions
- Mix white chocolate liqueur, white crème de cacao, vodka, heavy cream, vanilla extract and some ice cubes in martini shaker. Shake for 20 seconds and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with shaved chocolate.
Notes
- Place the martini glass in the freezer for an hour so it keeps your martini chilled.
- You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk.
- If you want even more vanilla flavor, increase the vanilla extract to ½ tsp.
- You can get creative with garnishes. Rim the glass with white chocolate shavings, crushed cookies or drizzle chocolate syrup inside the glass for an elegant presentation.
Delores says
AMAZING!
Ryan says
Yeah they are so good!