Chocolate Covered African Cherry Martini

May 16, 2023May 16, 20230 1

Indulge in the chocolate goodness with this Chocolate Covered African Cherry Martini recipe

by The Chefin Cocktail

Prep

5 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

5 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 ounce dark Creme de Cacao or 1 ounce chocolate-flavored liqueur
	1 ounce vanilla vodka
	1 ounce Amarula cream liqueur
	1 ounce cherry brandy
	chocolate shavings or chocolate syrup , to rim glass
	chocolate-covered cherries ( garnish ) or maraschino cherry ( garnish )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

348

Sugar

29g

Fat

The Chocolate Covered African Cherry Martini is a decadent cocktail option that combines chocolate, cherry, and creamy liqueurs. This cocktail is perfect for those who love all things chocolate. The African cherry, also known as the marula fruit, is a popular fruit in Africa that has a sweet, citrusy flavor. The combination of the fruit and the liqueurs creates a creamy, indulgent cocktail that is perfect for dessert or as an after-dinner drink.

Instructions

1.	Start by rimming the edge of your martini glass with either chocolate shavings or chocolate syrup.
2.	Next, add the dark Creme de Cacao or chocolate-flavored liqueur, vanilla vodka, Amarula cream liqueur, and cherry brandy to a cocktail shaker.
3.	Shake well and strain into your rimmed martini glass.
4.	Garnish with a chocolate-covered cherry or maraschino cherry and enjoy!

PROS

This Chocolate Covered African Cherry Martini is rich, indulgent and perfect for those with a sweet tooth.

It’s a great cocktail option for chocolate lovers.

CONS

The combination of liqueurs in this Chocolate Covered African Cherry Martini means that it is high in calories and should be consumed in moderation.

It is also not recommended for those driving or operating heavy machinery.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Unfortunately, this cocktail is not the healthiest of options.
However, dark chocolate is known to have health benefits such as containing antioxidants that promote heart health.
As with any alcoholic beverage, moderation is key.