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Italian Chocolate Martini

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (105)
Italian Chocolate Martini image
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 fl oz Exprè Caffè Italiano (or freshly made hot Espresso Coffee)
1 1⁄2 fl oz Amaro (e.g. Averna)
1⁄2 fl oz Galliano Espresso Coffee liqueur

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How to make

Glass

Photographed in an UB Nick And Nora 1920

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a NICK & NORA GLASS.
  2. Prepare coffee beans for garnish.

Method

  1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. Garnish with 3 coffee beans floated in a petal formation in the centre of the cocktail's foamy head.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
More cocktails with similar strength and taste profile

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Italian Chocolate Martini contains 207 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1 standard drinks
  • 14.34% alc./vol. (28.68° proof)
  • 13.8 grams of pure alcohol

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

History

Adapted from a recipe created by Nicholas Boden at Tavernonna Italian Kitchen, Kansas City, USA.

Review

There may be some chocolate in your coffee liqueur and perhaps cocoa beans play a role in the amaro, but like the Coffee Cocktail (which has no coffee) this delicious riff on an Espresso Martini is chocolaty without really featuring the headline chocolate in the recipe.

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Comments & Discussion

Linda Shaverin Hirsh Premium Member
Added 3 drops of chocolate bitters. A rich, delicious hit of chocolate followed by the glorious flavours of amaro and strong Italian espresso coffee. Definitely my favourite espresso martini to date
score: 1
Patrick Oberlin
I didn't have a proper amaro, so I used equal parts decaf espresso, Jägermeister, & Tia Maria, with a lemon zest twist (expressed & discarded). Surprisingly good!

Even with equal parts, the Jäger hides the coffee a bit, so I'll try 30/20/40 next time.
score: 1
Alexander Timofeyev
Very tasty with Mr. Black coffee liqueur and cool espresso (I used Nescafe Gold instant).

Coffee liqueurs run the gamut on sweetness from the very dry St. George Nola to the slightly sweet Mr. Black to the sweet Borghetti and Grind to the very sweet Kahlua, and thus people may want to adjust the amount of espresso to balance.
score: 1
Patrick Oberlin
Is that Nescafe Gold the blonde roast instant? I'll have to try that!
score: 1
Alexander Timofeyev
I recommend the Nescafe Gold Intense over the Blonde as it has a richer flavor, though I usually use the Decaf to minimize caffeine in the evening.
score: 2
Justin Aniello
Love the taste combo of coffee and Averna but a bit too sweet, will likely increase the coffee next time.
score: 1
Leslie Premium Member
Beautiful hit of bitter chocolate in the first taste and the complexity of the Amaro after…I used Montenegro and it was great. I think I found my goto for the Espresso Martini!
score: 1
Carol Smith
Used Mr. Black and let the espresso cool before the shake. Outstanding. A keeper.
score: 6
Adam M
Very Tasty drink - I only had Campari and Cynar, so used Cynar as the Amero - next time I will use maybe 5-10ml less as it was a little too bitter.
score: 2
Alejandro
Really nice recipe! I think it’s quite sweet but really nice and easy to drink.
score: 1

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