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Homemade Chocolate Liqueur

February 3, 2012 100 Comments

Homemade Chocolate Liqueur and Chocolate Martini with Whipped Cream

Try something easy and special and make some of this Homemade Chocolate Liqueur. It’s love in a bottle!

Homemade Chocolate Liqueur

I’ve done a lot of liqueurs lately haven’t I? Cranberry Liqueur and Coffee Liqueur for the holidays and in my case I made several bottles to give to friends and family as holiday gifts. I’ve got Limoncello in my brewing facility (OK, garage) that will be ready for summer but for right now?

How about Homemade Chocolate Liqueur? I saved this one because I thought it perfect for Valentines Day and it was. Perfect.

I love making gifts for special holidays. Except for my children, I haven’t purchased a gift for someone for, hmm…decades. Really. I just feel like it’s a true gift from the heart if I put myself into the effort. If you lined up all those years of gifts you would have a picture of how my interests have changed.

There was the Pendleton wool jacket I made for my ex-husband (well, he was a husband at the time; I’m not nuts!), the quilted apron and pot holders for a mother-in-law, macrame hangers for potted plants, cross stitched pillows and jars of goods that I used to can after a summers bounty of berries and cucumbers.

I’ve made painted sweatshirts, earrings, ceramics and stained glass. But nothing seems to satisfy me (and I like to think the recipients) as much as cookies, breads and these liqueurs. Oh wait…maybe the Maple Bourbon Bacon I gave everyone this past year for Christmas…yes, I heard a lot about that bacon. 🙂

Scharffenberger Chocolate

I’m fairly certain that if I presented a gift to someone from a department store they would be perplexed and confused; surely wondering if my body had been taken over by an unseen entity.

Sometimes that effort can run head on into real life and buying gifts would be easier but I know it would be so much less satisfying for me and as long as the people in my life seem to enjoy the fruits of my labors, I’m keeping at it.

This liqueur and the martini made with it are my offering for this day when we express our love through flowers, candy and most definitely chocolate. Forget the abundance of commercial products…make this gift for your loved ones and show them a gift straight from your heart.

Homemade Chocolate Liqueur

I don’t use Scharffen Berger for every baked good or dessert I put together; I’m also a big fan of Ghirardelli Chocolate Chips for my everyday fare. But there are times when the quality of the chocolate needs to be superior and this is my go to brand.

They are only available in select stores and Whole Foods but if those options aren’t available, you can also order online. Sometimes something or someone special just deserves the very best.

My Favorite Homemade Liqueurs!

I love making homemade liqueurs; they're easy and so rewarding. Great gift ideas too!

Homemade Blackberry Liqueur (Crème de Mûre)

Salted Caramel Cream Liqueur

Homemade Limoncello Liqueur

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Homemade Chocolate Liqueur and Chocolate Martini with Whipped Cream

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Homemade Chocolate Liqueur

Homemade Chocolate Liqueur and Chocolate Martini with Whipped Cream

Make your own chocolate liqueur and then make this cocktail for someone you love!

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Additional Time 7 days
Total Time 7 days 20 minutes

Ingredients

For the liqueur:

  • 1/4 cup unsweetened good cocoa powder
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup vodka

For the Martini (Makes One Cocktail):

  • 2 oz Vodka
  • 1.5 oz finished chocolate liqueur
  • Whipped cream for topping
  • Shaved chocolate for garnish

Instructions

To Make the Liqueur:

  1. In a bowl, dissolve the cocoa powder in boiling water.
  2. In a saucepan, bring sugar and water to a simmer, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
  3. Add sugar syrup to cocoa syrup. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a jar with a lid. Add the vodka, cover and refrigerate for one week.
  4. To serve, stir well and strain again through a fine-mesh sieve.

To Make the Martini:

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the vodka and chocolate liqueur. Shake vigorously 5-6 times minimum until the container is ice cold. Strain and pour into a martini glass.
  2. Top with lightly-sweetened whipped cream.
  3. Garnish with chocolate shavings.
© Creative Culinary

Disclaimer: This post was not sponsored by Scharffen Berger Chocolate; I just really really like their chocolate!


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Comments

  1. Scorts-Madrid says

    January 16, 2020 at 9:43 am

    It's a really tasty recipe and I even find it an aphrodisiac, ideal for intimate and magical moments of company ;)
    Reply
  2. Kim says

    December 20, 2017 at 6:30 pm

    I love this recipe! I've made it a few times & this last time I made it & added about 3/4 tablespoon of peppermint extract & am calling it Peppermint Patty Vodka! Really yummy!!! Thank you for the recipe!
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      December 20, 2017 at 6:45 pm

      Nice...that sounds fun Kim...I just might have to try it too! Thanks...Barb
      Reply
  3. Charlene says

    July 8, 2017 at 12:11 pm

    Hi there. Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful recepies.... I do have a question, is it necessary to store finished liquor in fridge?
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      July 8, 2017 at 3:42 pm

      Refrigeration is not necessary, the alcohol acts as a preservative. Still...I don't make this and hold it for long periods so I've never had a problem!
      Reply
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