A White Chocolate Martini feels like such a treat, whether you are hosting a cozy night in or planning a festive holiday party. It is creamy, sweet, and just indulgent enough to feel special without being heavy. This one shines during Christmas and New Year celebrations, but it is also great any time you want a fun dessert-style cocktail. If you are looking for another winter drink with a lighter, more refreshing vibe, try our cranberry margarita.
Why You Will Love This White Chocolate Martini
This cocktail checks all the boxes if you enjoy drinks that taste like a grown-up milkshake. It is smooth, lightly sweet, and easy to sip. The balance of white chocolate, vanilla vodka, and half-and-half gives it a creamy finish that feels special without being heavy. It is also incredibly simple to make in batches, so it works well for parties, girls’ nights, or even a quiet evening on the couch.
Tips for the Best Texture
- Shake longer than you think. A full 30 seconds helps the cocktail chill properly and gives the drink that silky, almost velvety feel.
- Chill your glasses. The colder the glass, the more luxurious the first sip tastes.
- Use fresh half-and-half. It makes a noticeable difference in both texture and richness.
- Add the chocolate shavings right before serving. They melt slightly into the martini and add a pretty finish.
Storage
This cocktail is best made fresh, but you can prepare the liquids several hours ahead and store them in the refrigerator. Shake with ice right before serving. Leftovers do not keep well, so mix only what you plan to pour.
White Chocolate Martini
Ingredients
- 3 ounces white chocolate liqueur
- 3 ounces clear crème de cacao
- 2 ounces vanilla vodka
- 6 ounces half-and-half
- crushed ice
- Dark chocolate shavings, for garnish
Instructions
- Place four martini glasses in the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Fill a cocktail shaker about halfway with crushed ice. Add white chocolate liqueur, crème de cacao, vanilla vodka, and half-and-half to the shaker.
- Secure the lid tightly and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds, until the mixture is well chilled.
- Strain the mixture evenly into the chilled martini glasses.
- Garnish each glass with dark chocolate shavings.
- Serve immediately while cold.
This recipe was inspired by the White Chocolate Martini recipe on iambaker.net.
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