Dark Chocolate Martini

Festive and delicious, this recipe is ideal for both small and large gatherings. It is easy to make non-alcoholic version using peppermint syrup in place of the vodka or schnapps. Cheers!

15 minutes
Easy
2 people

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream (or half and half)
  • 15 Russell Stover Dark Chocolate Miniatures
  • 1 shot peppermint vodka or peppermint schnapps Ice to fill shaker, Optional: Russell Stover French Mint Miniatures or Russell Stover Peppermint Hard Candies (crushed for garnish)
  • - Ice to fill shaker
  • - Optional: Russell Stover French Mint Miniatures or Russell Stover Peppermint Hard Candies (crushed for garnish)

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan, warm the cream — do not let it boil.
  • Add the Russell Stover Dark Chocolate Peppermint Melts to the cream, and stir until chocolate melts.
  • Let cool before you proceed to next step. Fill the martini shaker with ice.
  • Add the cooled chocolate and cream mixture, vodka and/or schnapps.
  • Shake very well, and then strain into 2 martini glasses.
  • Optional: rim the martini glass with Russell Stover crushed peppermint hard candies. Serve immediately.