This Raspberry Chocolate Espresso Martini is a fun berry twist on the classic espresso vodka cocktail. It's made with homemade raspberry chocolate syrup and it's the perfect cocktail for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, or the holidays. The syrup is also great in lattes or other cocktails!
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Why You'll Love This Drink
Raspberry Chocolate Syrup - The cocktail uses a homemade syrup that's super easy to make and so delicious! You can use leftover syrup for more espresso martinis or add it to lattes. It's a combination of this Raspberry Simple Syrup and a simple chocolate simple syrup. All you do is simmer raspberries, sugar, and water together and mix in cacao powder to get the most delicious syrup!
Easy to make - You can make the syrup ahead of time which makes preparing the actual cocktail a breeze! It's best to make the espresso fresh right before you make the cocktail but everything comes together in just a few minutes.
Perfect Valentine's Day cocktail - Chocolate and berries are the perfect combination for Valentine's Day or Mother's Day! You can make iced lattes with the leftover syrup, it's delicious in coffee!
Ingredients
- Vodka - A classic espresso martini is made with vodka but if that's not your vibe, give this Tequila Espresso Martini a try!
- Espresso - I recommend making the espresso right before you make the cocktail to keep the flavor fresh and avoid it being bitter.
- Coffee liqueur - Any coffee liqueur you have on hand works here. I like using Kahlua because it's the most common one. If you don't have any, you can skip it.
- Raspberry chocolate syrup - The syrup is a mix of this Raspberry Simple Syrup with cacao powder. It's made with raspberries, water, cane sugar, cacao powder, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt to balance out the sweetness.
Variations and Substitutions
- Coffee - If you don't have an espresso maker, you can use cold brew or regular brewed coffee. Add the same amount to keep the cocktail the same size.
- Decaf - Use decaffeinated espresso or decaf coffee if desired.
- Strawberries - If you don't have raspberries, you can make the syrup with strawberries instead!
- Just chocolate - If you want to skip the berries altogether, you can make the syrup with just cane sugar, water, and cacao for a mocha flavor.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Raspberry Chocolate Syrup
- Add cane sugar, raspberries, and water into a small saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves to make sure it doesn’t burn.
- Lower the heat and simmer the syrup for 15 minutes.
- Take the syrup off the heat and strain it into a large measuring cup or a bowl.
- Add sea salt, cacao powder, and vanilla extract to the syrup.
- Use a handheld milk frother to mix the cacao into the syrup. This takes a couple of minutes but it should mix in easily as long as the syrup is still warm.
- Transfer the syrup to an airtight jar and store it in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Wait for it to cool completely before closing with a lid.
Raspberry Chocolate Espresso Martini
- Brew one shot of espresso and add it to a cocktail shaker with vodka, coffee liqueur, and raspberry chocolate syrup.
- Add a handful of ice and shake the cocktail vigorously for 5-10 seconds until very cold and frothy.
- Strain the cocktail into a martini glass. If you have a cocktail shaker with a built-in strainer, I recommend opening it and using something like a mason jar lid or a cocktail strainer to strain the drink into your glass. This will help to get more of the foam into your glass.
- Garnish with 3 coffee beans and fresh raspberries on a cocktail pick if desired and enjoy!
Storing
The syrup can be stored in an airtight jar in the fridge for 2 weeks. I don't recommend making anything else ahead of time, the cocktail is best made right to serving.
FAQs
Try it in this Iced Chocolate Almondmilk Shaken Espresso, Double Chocolate Iced Mocha, or any other coffee drink. You can also drizzle it over pancakes, waffles, French, toast, oatmeal, or ice cream.
Yes, you can either substitute the vodka and Kahlua with non-alcoholic vodka or with almond or regular milk for a creamy chocolatey drink.
More Raspberry Drinks
If you're a fan of raspberries just like me, you'll love the four raspberry drinks linked below! There's one cocktail and three non-alcoholic ones. The first three use homemade syrup just like the one in this martini, except without chocolate. To see all the latest drinks, head over to the Drinks category page.
- Raspberry Margarita
- Iced Raspberry Matcha Latte
- Iced Raspberry Passion Tea Lemonade
- Raspberry Mint Smoothie
📖 Recipe
Raspberry Chocolate Espresso Martini
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Cooktop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This Raspberry Chocolate Espresso Martini is a berry twist on the classic espresso vodka cocktail. Made with homemade raspberry chocolate syrup!
Ingredients
Raspberry Chocolate Syrup
- 1 cup cane sugar
- 2 cups raspberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup water
- ⅛ tsp sea salt
- ½ cup cacao powder, sifted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Raspberry Chocolate Espresso Martini
- 1 shot of espresso
- 2 oz vodka
- ½ oz coffee liqueur
- 1 oz raspberry chocolate syrup
- Handful of ice
- Garnish: whole coffee beans, fresh raspberries
Instructions
Raspberry Chocolate Syrup
- Add cane sugar, raspberries, and water into a small saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves to make sure it doesn’t burn.
- Lower the heat and simmer the syrup for 15 minutes.
- Take the syrup off the heat and strain it into a large measuring cup or a bowl.
- Add sea salt, cacao powder, and vanilla extract to the syrup.
- Use a handheld milk frother to mix the cacao into the syrup. This takes a couple of minutes but it should mix in easily as long as the syrup is still warm.
- Transfer the syrup to an airtight jar and store it in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Wait for it to cool completely before closing with a lid.
Raspberry Chocolate Espresso Martini
- Brew one shot of espresso and add it to a cocktail shaker with vodka, coffee liqueur, and raspberry chocolate syrup.
- Add a handful of ice and shake the cocktail vigorously for 5-10 seconds until very cold and frothy.
- Strain into a martini glass and garnish with 3 coffee beans and fresh raspberries on a cocktail pick.
Notes
Glass prep: The cocktail is served in a martini glass with no ice. To prep the glass and to make sure the cocktail stays cold, you can fill the glass with ice or keep it in the freezer while you make the cocktail.
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Gloria Duggan says
This is the perfect drink for date night. I love the combination of raspberries and chocolate. Making fancy cocktails at home is so much fun.
Marta says
Raspberry and chocolate is my favorite combination of flavors and I'm never one to turn down a cocktail. You've probably introduced me to my new favorite drink!
Elaine says
One of the best espresso martini's I've ever had! I love the flavor combinations. I'll be making this again soon.
Kathryn says
We loved the combination of raspberries and chocolate in this martini! It was so delicious and hit the spot. Thanks for sharing!
Sarah James says
Wow, what a treat for a weekend, I love the sound of the raspberry and chocolate syrup with the espresso. Looking forward to trying your espresso martini.
Sean says
I am normally not a fan of chocolate martinis as they tend to be too sweet for me. This is a wonderfully balanced and tasty drink.
Lauren Michael Harris says
Raspberry and chocolate is one of my favorite flavor combos! I sent this right over to my husband who makes all of our cocktails!
Dennis says
I made these for a little get-together last night and everyone loved them! It was a perfect chocolate martini!
Carrie Robinson says
What a delicious and decadent cocktail idea! :) I love the flavors happening here. I also love a martini that can double as a dessert.
Kim says
I love espresso martinis and this was an amazing twist! The raspberry, chocolate, and coffee flavors go so well together.