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Homemade Chocolate Liqueur
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Homemade Chocolate Liqueur

Make your own chocolate liqueur and then make this cocktail for someone you love!
Course chocolate, Cocktails, Friday Cocktails
Cuisine American
Keyword chocolate, liqueur, martini, vodka
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Additional Time 7 days
Total Time 7 days 20 minutes
Servings 18
Calories 76kcal
Author Barb

Ingredients

For the liqueur:

  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup vodka

Instructions

  • In a bowl, dissolve the cocoa powder in boiling water.
  • In a saucepan, bring sugar and water to a simmer, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
  • 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.
  • To serve, stir well and strain again through a fine-mesh sieve.

Notes

To Make a Chocolate Martini
Ingredients
  • 2 oz vodka
  • 1.5 oz chocolate liqueur
  • Whipped cream and chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
  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.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 19mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 11g | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.2mg