Many of you who came to our 3rd anniversary party (which was a roaring success – thank you to those who came and continue to support us!) tasted the chocolate martinis we were pouring that night. Rich and extremely chocolate-y, they are unlike any chocolate-flavoured cocktail you’ve tried. Kerstin first made a chocolate liqueur, and then topped that up with a bit more vodka for good measure. A few Valrhona Pearls to float on top, and voila! The perfect drink for your next party.<\/p>\n
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Chocolate Liqueur<\/strong><\/p>\n adapted from Scharffenberger<\/p>\n makes 3 cups<\/p>\n 1\/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (we used Valrhona)<\/p>\n 1 cup boiling water<\/p>\n 1 cup granulated sugar<\/p>\n 1 cup water<\/p>\n 1 cup vodka<\/p>\n Combine the boiling water with the cocoa powder in a bowl, stirring to dissolve the cocoa, and set aside.<\/p>\n In a saucepan, bring the sugar and water to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Stir the sugar syrup into the cocoa mixture and add the vodka. Strain the mixture into a container with a lid.<\/p>\n Refrigerate overnight (it will keep for several weeks).<\/p>\n Chocolate Martini<\/strong><\/p>\n For each drink, pour 2 parts liqueur to 1 part vodka into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake, and serve. If desired, float a handful of Valrhona Chocolate Pearls on top.<\/p>\n Enjoy!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Many of you who came to our 3rd anniversary party (which was a roaring success – thank you to those who came and continue to support us!) tasted the chocolate martinis we were pouring that night. Rich and extremely chocolate-y, … Continue reading