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Chocolate Cherry Martini (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by MysticKetchup to c/cocktails

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Topped with a sprinkling of cocoa

This turned out to be the perfect drink to exactly finish off both my Bailey's and my vodka before I restock my bar cart.

I used this recipe (halved of course) but added two maraschino cherries and their syrup for a bit of cherry flavor. Since I didn't have any chocolate shavings my girlfriend also suggested topping it with some cocoa which turned out to be a wonderful addition that added extra chocolate flavor with every sip. The cherries on the other hand weren't that noticeable until I started getting closer to the bottom, not a bad addition but I guess that's what happens when you have so many strong flavors in a drink.

Fun fact, the cocoa I used is actually the namesake for the Droste effect, where the subject of the art holds a miniature version of the art that depicts them creating a recursive loop.

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[–] AFKBRBChocolate 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I make those for my wife a lot, but as written the Bailey's flavor is too prominent for her. I reduce the Bailey's by an ounce, increase the chocolate liquor by an ounce and swap an ounce of Chambord for an ounce of vodka.

My adult daughter likes them, but they're too strong for her so I reduce the vodka and add some cream.

[–] MysticKetchup 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

That's a good idea, I found the Bailey's to be one of the strongest flavors in there. Might have to try that next time, especially since I have some chambord around I don't use enough

[–] AFKBRBChocolate 2 points 1 year ago

The Chambord is great. Kind of what you were going for with the cherries, but it's a really nice flavor compliment.

Oh, got my daughter I've also replaced Bailey's with Kahlua, and that works well, but honestly I think she likes it best with the chocolate liquor, Chambord, maybe a splash of vodka and the rest milk or cream.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

That looks freaking delicious.