Vanilla lovers, you’re going to want to sit this one out. We’ve compiled 10 of the richest, most sinfully delicious chocolate cocktail recipes we could find just for the chocoholics.
Willy Wonka has absolutely NOTHING on us. We’ve rounded up 10 of the richest, most decadent and cocoa-liscious chocolate cocktails we could find just for the true chocoholics.
Keep scrolling for the most delicious chocolate cocktail recipes, ranging from subtle chocolate flavor to chocolate overload. No golden ticket required.
Chocolate and strawberries are a top tier duo, but don’t sleep on a raspberry and chocolate pairing, like this luscious tequila and Irish cream martini.
The Recipe:
Berry jelly
2 ounces Baileys Chocolate Irish Cream
1 ounce Don Julio Blanco Tequila
½ ounce simple syrup
5 fresh raspberries
In a glass, swipe berry jelly inside and set aside. In a shaker, add 2 raspberries and muddle. Add ice, Irish cream, tequila and simple syrup. Shake and double strain into prepared glass. Garnish with a skewer of remaining raspberries.
Isn’t it kind of messed up that we enjoy hot chocolate during the holidays but mostly ditch it after the new year? Get cozy with this spiked hot chocolate recipe all year long. If “bliss” is in the cocktail name, you can’t go wrong.
The Recipe:
Chocolate syrup
2 ounces Three Olives Vodka
5 ounces hot chocolate
Whipped cream
Grated cinnamon
Chocolate chips
Line the inside of a mug with chocolate syrup. Add vodka and hot chocolate. Gently stir to combine. Garnish with whipped cream, grated nutmeg and chocolate chips.
If you’re more of a “hint of chocolate” person than a “chocolate overload” person, this chocolate cherry Manhattan is the way to go. The kiss of chocolatey richness from the chocolate bitters complements the drink’s dark cherry flavors perfectly.
The Recipe:
2 ounces Elijah Craig Straight Rye Whiskey
¾ ounce Martini Sweet Vermouth
¾ ounce Filthy Black Cherry Syrup
5 dashes chocolate bitters
Bourbon cherry
In a mixing glass with ice, add whiskey, sweet vermouth, cherry syrup and chocolate bitters. Stir until well chilled. Strain into a chilled glass. Garnish with a cherry.
For the adventurous sippers, try this creamy, intriguingly flavorful cocktail with elderflower rose gin, white creme de cacao and port wine. Go ahead, tell your guests you came up with the recipe yourself. We won’t tattle.
The Recipe:
1 ounce Empress 1908 Elderflower Rose Gin
1 ounce DeKuyper White Creme De Cacao Liqueur
½ ounce Croft Reserve Ruby Port
1 ounce half and half
Grated cinnamon
Grated chocolate
In a shaker with ice, add gin, white cream de cacao, ruby port and half and half. Shake and strain into a chilled glass. Garnish with grated cinnamon and chocolate.
Alright, it’s time to kick it up a notch with some caffeinated cocktails. This delectable whiskey-based cocktail with amaretto cream and cold brew liqueur is creamy, bitter, rich and right on time.
The Recipe:
Chocolate syrup
1 ounce Busker Irish Whiskey Blend
1 ounce Disaronno Velvet Cream Liqueur
1 ounce Tia Maria Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur
Cinnamon stick
Rim a glass with chocolate syrup. Add ice, Irish whiskey, cream liqueur and coffee liqueur. Garnish with a cinnamon stick.
Keeping with the caffeinated cocktail theme, give this recipe a try if you’re mad about espresso martinis (and chocolate, of course)!
The Recipe:
1 ounce Tia Maria Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur
1 ounce Disaronno Velvet Cream Liqueur
1 ½ ounces cold espresso
½ ounce Madagascar vanilla syrup
2 dashes chocolate bitters
Chocolate shavings
In a shaker, add coffee liqueur, cream liqueur, espresso, vanilla syrup and chocolate bitters. Shake vigorously and strain into a glass. Garnish with chocolate shavings.
If your favorite dessert is tiramisu, this cocktail is an absolute must. There are a few extra steps involved but trust us: it’s SO worth it.
The Recipe:
2 ounces 818 Reposado Tequila
1 ¼ ounces espresso
¾ ounce Cayman Reef Kona Coffee Liqueur
2-3 dashes chocolate bitters
Tiramisu whip*
Cocoa powder, unsweetened
*Tiramisu Whip
1 tablespoon mascarpone cheese
1 ½ tablespoons heavy cream
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
For the tiramisu whip: In a chilled bowl with an electric mixer, add mascarpone cheese, heavy cream and powdered sugar. Whip together until you get a dense consistency.
For the cocktail: In a shaker with ice, add tequila, espresso, coffee liqueur and chocolate bitters. Shake vigorously and strain into a glass. Top with tiramisu whip and dust entire cocktail with a layer of cocoa powder.
This is another one that takes a little elbow grease to whip up, but it’s well worth the effort. Why is it called an Opera Cocktail? Because after tasting this drink made with high quality rum and topped with Dalgona coffee, you’ll be singing its praises.
The Recipe:
2 ounces Ron Añejo Carúpano 12 Year Rum
2 ounces cocoa syrup
Dalgona whipped coffee*
Dark chocolate shavings
Pound cake, toasted and cubed
*Dalgona Whipped Coffee
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons instant coffee
2 tablespoons cold water
For the Dalgona whipped coffee: In a bowl with a hand mixer or whisk, add sugar, coffee and water. Vigorously whisk until the mixture turns silky smooth and holds its foamy shape.
For the cocktail: In a shaker with ice, add rum and cocoa syrup. Shake and strain into a martini glass. Top with Dalgona coffee, dark chocolate shavings and toasted poundcake.
Ok, but back to chocolate covered strawberries — they’re a classic for a reason. Make the drinkable version with this decadent bourbon and white chocolate Irish cream martini.
The Recipe:
Hershey’s Dark Chocolate Shell Syrup
2 strawberries
2 ounces Garrison Brothers Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey
1 ½ ounces Michaels White Chocolate Irish Cream Liqueur
1 ounce half and half
½ to 1 ounce simple syrup (depending on your sweetness preference)
Rim the edge of a glass in chocolate syrup and swirl it on the inside. Set aside in the freezer to chill. Dice one strawberry and place in the bottom of a shaker. Muddle, then add bourbon, white chocolate liqueur, half and half and simple syrup to taste. Shake vigorously. Strain into prepared glass and garnish with an upside-down strawberry slice.
Rounding out this round-up is this true chocolate lover’s dream; a grown-up chocolate milkshake, if you will. The more chocolate sauce, the better.
The Recipe:
Chocolate syrup
1 ½ ounces Carolans Irish Cream
¾ ounce Alpine Blu Vodka
¾ ounce Charles Regnier Creme De Cacao
Chocolate shavings
Rim a glass with chocolate sauce and set in the freezer to chill. In a shaker with ice, add Irish cream, vodka and cream de cacao. Shake and strain into chilled prepared glass. Garnish with chocolate shavings.
