Valentine’s Day Cocktails – Chocolate

As promised, here are some chocolate-based drinks for your sweet tooth on Valentine’s Day.  Chocolate-based drinks tend to be sweeter and heavier; if you’re looking for something light, see the post on Valentine’s Day Cocktails – Red.  I first saw a shot version of Chocolate Covered Cherry on DrinkStreet.com.  It was delicious, but I couldn’t resist converting it into a Valentine’s cocktail.  This is, of course, a sweet drink as you can tell from the ingredients.  I found the Chocomintini at a bar in (I think) San Francisco long enough ago that I can’t remember which one…  I’ve seen similar recipes on the web under different names.  Another chocolate cocktail that is sure to please your Democratic devotee is my Barack Obama Cocktail (click through for the recipe).

 

Chocomintini

1¾ oz Godiva White Chocolate® Liqueur

1¾ oz Stoli Vanil® vodka

¾ oz Peppermint Schnapps

Combine ingredients with ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake well and strain into a chilled cocktail glass rimmed with chocolate rimming sugar or sweetened cocoa.  Garnish with a maraschino cherry and serve. 

 

Chocolate Covered Cherry Cocktail

¾ oz DeKuyper® Crème de Cacao (dark)

¾ oz Amoretto

¾ oz Kahlua®

¾ oz Cream (optional)

Chocolate rimming sugar or sweetened cocoa

Combine ingredients with ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake enthusiastically and strain into a chilled cocktail glass rimmed with chocolate rimming sugar or sweetened cocoa.  Add a maraschino cherry to the glass and serve.  If you leave out the cream, use a full ounce of the other ingredients for a three ounce cocktail.