Name: White Chocolate Martinis
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 2 ounces White chocolate liquor; 2 ounces Vanilla vodka; 1/2 ounce Creme de Cacao, clear; 1 ounce Heavy cream, or half-and-half; Ice to chill; Lemon wedges, to rim glasses; Bright white sugar crystals, to garnish

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White chocolate martinis are made easily with white chocolate liquor, vanilla vodka, and cream for a sweet, creamy, indulgent cocktail. Impress guests with this drink for your next holiday party and all your social gatherings!

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Why We Love This White Chocolate Martini Recipe:
What is a martini?
Ingredients you need:
Where to find the alcohol for White Chocolate Martinis:
How to Make a White Chocolate Martini:
Alternatives and Variations:
Pro-Tips:
Storing:
FAQ:
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White chocolate martinis, also known as the White Chocolatini, have become a holiday tradition for our friends and family. It is basically a dessert in beverage form.

They are SO easy to whip up, and are absolutely delicious! So delicious in fact that they come with a warning label: drink with caution!

Why We Love This White Chocolate Martini Recipe:

Easy! One of the best parts about these martinis is how simple they are to mix-up. Gather all of your ingredients, and add them to a cocktail shaker- and shake em' up!

Great for Parties! This festive alcoholic beverage is the perfect drink for the holiday season. There is a reason why it is known as the White Christmas martini.

Delicious! Served chilled, you get the nutty sweetness of white chocolate with the crispness of quality vodka. This is a decadent treat for adults!

pouring white chocolate martini into a glass with a garnished rim

What is a martini?

A classic martini is a mixture of vodka (or gin), dry vermouth, olive brine, and garnished with olives. This white chocolate martini recipe is a sweet, milky variation of that original recipe.

Ingredients you need:

White chocolate liqueur: This is the essence of the white chocolate flavor and has a soft, smooth finish.
Vanilla vodka: You can use regular vodka but the vanilla flavor makes this taste even more dessert-like.
White Creme de Cacao: This has a sweet cocoa taste. Use the clear one so your drink maintains its white appearance.
Heavy cream: Use this or half-and-half to add a creamy rich quality to the beverage.

Where to find the alcohol for White Chocolate Martinis:

Sometimes the white chocolate liqueur is a bit difficult to find. Most major liquor stores, such as ABC Fine Wine and Spirits or Total Wine and More should carry a variation though. Godiva white chocolate liqueur is always a popular choice!

an assortment of liquors needed to make white chocolate martinis

How to Make a White Chocolate Martini:

Combine & Shake Ingredients

Add the white chocolate liqueur, vanilla vodka, creme de cacao, heavy cream, and ice to a cocktail shaker, or cup. Shake it up well (or stir it if it is in a cup).

How to Decorate the Cocktail Glass

Gently pour the white sugar crystals onto a shallow plate that is large enough for the rim of the glass to fit in. Get your martini glasses, and rub a lemon wedge all over the rim of the glass. Be generous so that the whole rim gets wet.

Then press the rim of the glass directly into the sugar crystals. Set the cup back upright and let it settle. Some of the sugar may drip down the side of the glass- which makes for a beautiful presentation.

Pour the martini mixtures into each prepared glass. Finally, enjoy!

Alternatives and Variations:

Garnish: Pour white chocolate syrup along the inner rim of the drink and make a design.
White Chocolate Peppermint Martinis: For a refreshing, minty twist, add one tablespoon of peppermint schnapps to the shaker and garnish the glasses with crushed peppermints.
White Chocolate Raspberry Martinis: Swap the vanilla vodka for raspberry vodka. This would be great for Valentine's Day.

Pro-Tips:

You can prepare the glasses in advance and keep them chilled so you can just pour and serve when you are ready.
This recipe yields one drink, just double or triple the ingredients to serve multiple people at once.
Enjoy yourself to the fullest, but be careful drinking these martinis! They are so delicious. Although they are not overly sweet, the alcohol is definitely masked by the sweetness of the chocolates. So the strength of them will most certainly sneak up on you!

Storing:

Store leftover mixture in a pitcher with a lid, or a carafe that can be closed. Place it in the refrigerator for up to one week. The mixture may have some separation, which is normal. Simply stir it up before serving.

FAQ:

What is a white martini made of?

The main components are vanilla vodka, white chocolate liqueur, crème de cacao, and heavy cream.

What should I serve with white chocolate martinis?

This definitely complements desserts. Serve it after a holiday dinner with a slice of Sweet Potato Pie or Chocolate Heath Bar Cake.

Do I have to serve white chocolate martinis over ice?

No you do not need to serve them over ice, unless you wish! It is important to mix the martinis very well, using a cocktail shaker. Place ice in the cocktail shaker, pour all of your ingredients right over the ice, and shake well.

As you shake it up, the martini will begin to chill. Pour it directly into your glass, and enjoy! If the liquor begins to get too warm for your liking, add a couple cubes of ice directly to your glass.

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