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    Updated: May 8, 2024 by Max · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    Fellow chocoholics will revel in delight with these fantastical chocolate drink concoctions. We've curated the most decadent and easy-to-make chocolate cocktail recipes to satisfy your sweet alcoholic cravings. 

    From creamy cacao-infused delights to rich chocolate liqueur-laced treats, these recipes are a chocolate lover's dream come true. So grab your shaker, a dust of cacao powder, and get ready to shake up some alcoholic chocolate drinks.

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    • 🍫 Indulgent Chocolate Cocktails Recipes
    • 🍨 Chocolate Cocktails with Ice Cream
    • 🍾 Dreamy Chocolate Liqueur-Based Drinks
    • ☕ Spiked Coffee Chocolate Concoctions
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    🍫 Indulgent Chocolate Cocktails Recipes

    Chocolate Old-Fashioned

    An Old fashioned chocolate cocktail.

    Dessert in a cup? Sign me up! A chocolate-flavored old fashioned is perfect for people who don’t want a strong drink but enjoy a bit of chocolatey bitterness and sweetness.

    Made with a homemade chocolate syrup for the richest chocolate flavor; one of the most delightful chocolate cocktail recipes is also a work of art for the eyes and the palate

    Chocolate Old-Fashioned

    Skinny S'mores Martini

    This skinny s'mores martini is another campfire classic in cocktail form, in addition to being low in calories! The key to making this low-cal is the homemade chocolate sauce, so don't skip this extra step when making it. 

    With marshmallow vodka, cocoa powder, and nut milk, it's a delightful sip of nostalgia. Keep it low-carb by garnishing it with some dairy-free chocolate shavings. 

    Skinny S’mores Martini

    Chocolate Eggnog

    Indulge in a sumptuous holiday drink that marries the delectable flavors of chocolate and eggnog, a classic treat elevated to new levels. Made with egg yolks, fresh cream, and melted chocolate, this is truly something you don't want to miss out on. 

    I like to use good quality chocolate for my chocolate drink recipes for maximum richness and flavor. I think it's absolutely fantastic and pairs well with typical eggnog spices like nutmeg and cinnamon, ideal for celebrating the holiday season with family and friends.

    Chocolate Eggnog

    🍨 Chocolate Cocktails with Ice Cream

    Frozen Mudslide

    Frozen mudslide with whipped cream.

    Warm weather means it's time to make ice cream cocktails! This frozen mudslide cocktail is every chocolate lover's drunken dream. It’s one of the easiest chocolate cocktail recipes to make at home, too. 

    This creamy boozy delight is a decadent blend of two types of liqueur - chocolate liqueur and coffee liqueur, plus vodka. It’s then blended with ice cream and ice, creating a cool chocolatey confection.

    Top off with a drizzle of chocolate syrup and rich whipped cream for a frozen treat that's both indulgent and invigorating.

    Frozen Mudslide

    Classic Bushwacker Cocktail

    Classic Bushwacker Cocktail with cherries on top.

    This classic Bushwacker cocktail is the best of both worlds! It's a tropical delight, blending creamy coconut rum, coffee liqueur, and chocolate liqueur with a splash of milk, topped with whipped cream and a dusting of cocoa for a taste of the Caribbean in every sip.

    It's become popular over the years, and to be honest I've tasted my fair share of twists on the classic, and this is one of the best ones out there. Delicious and irresistible, it’s an adult milkshake meets a creamy rum, coffee, and chocolate flavored cocktail.

    Make it fancy by swirling chocolate sauce or syrup inside the glass for a pretty little chocolate drink.

    Classic Bushwacker Cocktail

    Chunky Monkey Cocktail

    Inspired by the popular ice cream flavor of the same name, this chocolate cocktail recipe is incredibly delicious. It has a rich and decisively chocolate flavor with a pronounced banana taste. 

    The cream gives the drink a smooth and velvety texture, which helps balance out the sweetness of the banana and chocolate flavors. A classic banana and chocolate combination is taken above and beyond here - enjoy this alcoholic chocolate drink recipe with a few bonbons or brigadeiros on the side.

    Chunky Monkey Cocktail

    Chocolate Orange Martini

    This chocolate orange martini is a smooth and silky concoction that takes me on a trip down memory lane. It's like the orange creamsicle of my childhood, only better because it's laced with orange vodka and sweetened with a heavy dose of chocolate. 

    The zesty combination of orange-flavored chocolate and actual orange is a creamy cocoa dream with a zesty twist. Plus, it's easy to shake up this chocolate cocktail concoction anytime.

    Easy to mix up and almost as enjoyable sipping it - feel free to swap ruby chocolate for the orange chocolate called for in the recipe if you have that lying around.

    Chocolate Orange Martini

    🍾 Dreamy Chocolate Liqueur-Based Drinks

    Pink Squirrel Cocktail

    For a unique and tantalizing taste sensation, try making a pink squirrel cocktail. Getting its name from its beautiful pink color, the cocktail's hue is actually a result of the combination of crème de noyaux (a red colored liqueur) and cream.

    Unlike most dark chocolate drinks, the pink squirrel boasts of the creamy flavors of almond and sweet white chocolate. Taste creamy nuttyness in this pretty pink chocolate cocktail recipe, the perfect mom-approved cocktail to make as a dessert for Mother's day. 

    Pink Squirrel Cocktail

    Chocolate Gin & Tonic

    Choclate Gin & Tonic.

    This chocolate G&T is an indulgent and delicious twist on the classic gin and tonic cocktail. This spiked chocolate cocktail is a perfect example of how easy it is to elevate your favorite drinks with chocolate.

    You can use any type of chocolate you prefer, but I like to use good quality craft chocolate to really let the richness of the cacao shine. Refresh your palate by combining the botanical notes of gin with the rich sweetness of chocolate liqueur, topped with tonic water creating a sophisticated and flavorful drink with a hint of sweetness.

    Chocolate Gin & Tonic

    Grasshopper

    The grasshopper is a classic and popular after-dinner drink that can be traced back to New Orleans in the 1900s. The drink is distinguishably green, highlighted by a refreshing minty taste. 

    Typically made with crème de menthe, crème de cacao, and cream, it’s easy to shake and even easier to savor. This minty delight can easily be made ahead and served at your next gathering. 

    Grasshopper

    Skinny Chocolate Daiquiri

    We all need a few skinny winter chocolate drinks to attempt ot balance out all the holiday eating and drinking. So why not indulge in this healthy chocolate daiquiri?

    It’s absolutely delicious, yet still low in calories. Smoothly easy-to-make, you'll find most of the ingredients you need already in your pantry. For the ultimate indulgence, you can add raw chocolate shavings or some mini sugar-free chocolate chips.

    Skinny Chocolate Daiquiri

    Peanut Butter Cup Whiskey Martini

    We have to have at least one peanut butter and chocolate combination here. This peanut butter cup whiskey martini, or simply peanut butter cup cocktail, is a delightful combination of chocolate liqueur, peanut butter whiskey, and heavy cream. 

    It's just so easy to make, and is delightfully smooth, creamy, and packs a punch. One of the most delicious chocolate cocktail recipes, fit for any social occasion. 

    Peanut Butter Cup Martini

    Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Shooter

    We have to add at least have one shooter recipe in this collection of chocolate cocktail recipes. With this recipe, you too can embrace the decadence of a truly classic pairing of liquor-laced chocolate and strawberry. 

    The strawberry-scented liquor's sweetness balances out the dark chocolate liqueur's rather bitter and rich flavor. Layering the two flavors can be a bit tricky, but well worth it for the presentation factor. It's a sweet and creamy sensation in every sip.

    Chocolate Strawberry Shooter

    White Chocolate Martini

    The white chocolate martini is a sweet sensation laced with white chocolate liqueur and vanilla vodka. If you're not a fan of chocolate (but who isn’t?!), then this white chocolate cocktail recipe might just be the trick. 

    It's a smooth and simple treat that'll be worth your while, so give it a try, as it may even turn out to be your new favorite holiday cocktail.

    White Chocolate Martini

    German Chocolate Cake Martini

    Why not try a German chocolate cake twist on a classic chocolatini. This German chocolate cake martini is a chocolaty tropical escape made with coconut vodka (or rum) and hazelnut liqueur. 

    Best of all, it's a breeze to shake up and gorgeous to serve with a chocolate swirl and fancy walnut-crusted glass lip.

    German Chocolate Cake Martini

    Chocolate Raspberry Martini

    This is a refreshing treat you need to try - the chocolate raspberry martini is a fruit and chocolate fusion laced with pure chocolate, coffee liqueur, and raspberry vodka, a perfect marriage of fruity and chocolate flavors. 

    Berries are a tried and true chocolate inclusion, crafting a decadent and delightful chocolate cocktail concoction you’ll want to save room for.    

    Chocolate Raspberry Martini

    Chocolate Mint Julep

    Kentucky Derby mint juleps got nothing on this chocolate mint julep. With bourbon, creme de cacao, chocolate bitters, and fresh mint, it's a truly refreshing mix of flavors that puts a candy bar twist on a classic cocktail (I've got my eye on you, After Eights). 

    This chocolate mint julep is a fantastic minty and chocolatey delight - trust me, you’ll adore the flavor combo. 

    Chocolate Mint Julep

    ☕ Spiked Coffee Chocolate Concoctions

    Irish Mocha Latte

    Irish mocha latte topped with whipped cream and chocolate shredding.

    If you want to turn your homemade lattes up a notch, add a splash of Irish whiskey Irish cream. The boozy kick will turn your favorite cup of java into an out-of-this-world coffee and chocolate cocktail.

    This Irish mocha latte is a sophisticated take on a hot chocolate, but not too sweet and super quick to make. Top it with whipped cream and chocolate chips or chocolate shavings. This one is ideal for chilly evenings in.

    Irish Mocha Latte

    French Kiss (Chocolate Espresso Martini)

    One of the classic  chocolate cocktail recipes is the French Kiss or Chocolate Espresso Martini.

    The French Kiss is a classic for good reason. Decadent dark chocolate meets espresso martini, laced with black raspberry liqueur and crushed wafers; it's like a chocolate boozy dessert in a glass. 

    This flavored vodka-spiked martini is creamy, rich, and absolutely irresistible. You won’t stop at one sip, so you’ll want to make a big batch of this fancy dessert-like cocktail.

    French Kiss

    🍫☕ Hot Chocolate Cocktails Infusions

    Bailey’s Hot Chocolate

    Baileys Hot Chocolate with chocolate syrup and whipped cream.

    Celebrate special moments with this chocolatey, boozy Baileys hot chocolate. It's a rich and decadent drink, full of amazing flavors. 

    The cocoa powder gives it a delicious chocolate flavor, while milk adds a touch of cream and Baileys brings a kick of creamy booze. You only need four ingredients to make this drink; plus it’s ready in 5 minutes! Top it with marshmallows, a generous mound of whipped cream, and some cacao nibs, for a cozy and luxurious treat.

    Bailey’s Hot Chocolate

    Red Wine Hot Chocolate

    Looking for something extra to amp up your holiday beverage menu? Then consider using this red wine hot chocolate cocktail recipe to cap off a fancy fete. 

    It’s a warm and comforting blend of red wine, rich cocoa from melting chocolate chips, and sugar, perfect for a winter's night. Cozy up with red wine hot chocolate topped with some whipped cream.

    Red Wine Hot Chocolate

    Rum and Peppermint White Hot Chocolate

    Rum and Peppermint White Got Chocolate with whipped cream and peppermint candy cane.

    This rum and peppermint white hot chocolate will brighten up any evening. Easy, super creamy, and not too sweet of a white chocolate cocktail, this pick is perfect for warming up on chilly evenings!

    This alcohol hot chocolate recipe combines the flavors of rum, white chocolate liqueur, and peppermint schnapps for a heady kick. The chocolate is vegan and the milk is plant-based. Salt enhances the flavor of the chocolate, though it is completely optional. 

    Create a festive and warming drink year round with this chocolate cocktail recipe; there's no need to wait for the holidays. 

    Rum Peppermint White Hot Choco

    Nutella Hot Chocolate with Hazelnut Liqueur

    How can we not include a Nutella-laced drink? Nutella hot chocolate is a deliciously creamy dream with a hazelnut twist, though note that there's very little cacao in Nutella. Everyone's favorite hazelnut chocolate spread, Nutella, adds a luscious texture and mild chocolate-hazelnut taste to hot chocolate. 

    The pleasant twist to this recipe is in using a splash of Frangelico, which just gives it that extra dose of hazelnut flavor. If you don’t have Nutella at home, try making some homemade gianduja.

    Nutella Hot Chocolate

    Tequila-Spiked Mexican Hot Chocolate

    Like any true chocolate cocktail delight with Mexican flair, this hot chocolate recipe is spiked with none other than tequila. The infusion of tequila into the mix creates a warm and spiced delight that's easy to make and perfect for a cozy evening. 

    A dash of cinnamon and cayenne set this recipe apart from the rest of the Mexican hot chocolates out there. You can also keep it dairy-free by using almond milk, or use dairy milk and top it with whipped cream. 

    Spiked Mexican Hot Chocolate

    Amaretto Hot Chocolate

    Amaretto hot chocolate is like a warm hug in a cup. What's even better is that it couldn't be simpler to make!

    This hot chocolate cocktail recipe ups your hot cocoa game with a sweet almond-flavored shot of amaretto that's a true treat for the senses. This sweet sensation is then perfectly topped off with whipped cream and a drizzle of salted caramel.   

    Amaretto Hot Chocolate

    🙋🏼‍♀️ Frequently Asked Questions

    What alcohol mixes well with chocolate?

    Most people enjoy mixing chocolate with more mild liquors, like vodkaor rum. Some other popular choices include chocolate liqueurs, chocolate-flavored vodkas, and even red wines such as port or merlot.

    What is chocolate liqueur?

    Chocolate liqueur is a sweet, creamy liqueur with a rich chocolate flavor. It's typically made by combining cocoa with a base spirit such as vodka or rum, and then sweetening it with sugar or other sweeteners. The result is a decadent and indulgent liqueur that can be enjoyed on its own over ice, mixed into chocolate cocktails recipes, or used in desserts.

    What are the best chocolate liqueurs?

    Some popular and well-regarded chocolate liqueur brands include Godiva and Mozart, as well as chocolate Baileys and Creme de Cacao. These liqueurs are known for their rich chocolate flavor and smooth, creamy texture, making them ideal for lacing chocolate cocktail recipes.

    What is a chocolate martini made of?

    A chocolate martini is typically made with vodka, chocolate liqueur, and either cream or half-and-half. Some recipes also call for the addition of a chocolate syrup or cocoa powder for an extra rich and chocolaty flavor. The ingredients are usually combined in a shaker with ice, then strained into a martini glass. It's one of the most popular chocolate cocktail recipes out there.

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    25+ Chocolate Cocktail Recipes You Can Make at Home

    A selection of easy delicious chocolate cocktails recipes, including classic chocolatinis, spiked hot chocolates and chocolate liqueur-based drinks.
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Servings: 1
    Author: Max

    Equipment

    • Shaker
    • Blender
    • Stirrer
    • Muddler
    • Bar Tongs

    Ingredients

    • Chocolate Old Fashioned
    • Skinny Smores Martini
    • Chocolate Eggnog
    • Frozen Mudslide
    • Classic Bushwacker Cocktail
    • Chunky Monkey Cocktail
    • Chocolate Orange Martini
    • Pink Squirrel Cocktail
    • Chocolate Gin and Tonic
    • Grasshopper
    • Skinny Chocolate Daiquiri
    • Peanut Butter Cup Whisker Martini
    • Chocolate Covered Strawberry Shooter
    • White Chocolate Martini
    • German Chocolate Cake Martini
    • Chocolate Raspberry Martini
    • Chocolate Mint Julep
    • Irish Mocha Latte
    • French Kiss
    • Bailey’s Hot Chocolate
    • Red Wine Hot Chocolate
    • Rum and Peppermint White Hot Chocolate
    • Nutella Hot Chocolate with Hazelnut Liqueur
    • Tequila Spiked Mexican Hot Chocolate
    • Amaretto Hot Chocolate

    Instructions

    • Choose a recipe that appeals to you.
    • Gather the ingredients.
    • Follow the instructions, then enjoy!
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      September 18, 2024 at 7:22 pm

      My pleasure, Helen!

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