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    Home » Recipes » Cocktails » Chocolate Martini on Fire!

    LAST UPDATED: May 21, 2020 • FIRST PUBLISHED: May 5, 2016 By Toni Dash 15 Comments

    Chocolate Martini on Fire!

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    This Chocolate Martini will light up your happy hour with rich chocolate and fiery cinnamon flavors! It’s a creamy chocolate cocktail with some fire from muddled jalapeno, cinnamon tequila and a glass rimmed with Red Hot candies! 

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    Have you tasted Mexican Hot Chocolate? It’s rich chocolate with a touch of cinnamon and often chilies. 

    It was a cold and windy day that inspired this transformation of the Mexican Hot Chocolate flavors into a Chocolate Martini with a spicy bite!

    It luxurious in texture and flavor and will warm your insides too!

    serving tray with 2 spicy chocolate cocktail drinks called Chocolate Fire

    Chocolate Martini Ingredients

    Technically a martini is made with gin or vodka and vermouth. All alcohol. 

    The definition has broadened to encompass a wider range of drinks but they are mostly alcohol without much of a mixer.

    Here’s what’s in this martini recipe:

    • Cinnamon Tequila
    • Coffee Liqueur 
    • Orange Liqueur
    • fresh Jalapeno peppers
    • Dark Chocolate Nut or Dairy Milk

    Dark Chocolate Milk

    I originally used a chocolate walnut milk beverage for the recipe.

    I suggest using a dark chocolate nut milk if available, though chocolate dairy milk will be delicious too.

    cocktail glass rimmed with crushed Red Hots candies. A bowl of the candies sits nearby

    Rimming the Glass

    Red Hot candies are pulverized in a blender to make spicy rimming sugar for the chocolate martini. 

    If you can’t find Red Hot candies, substitute Cinnamon Imperials which are the same thing.

    They are sold in bottles in the baking aisle of the grocery store.

    Cinnamon Imperials are decorations for baked goods so you’ll find them with sprinkles.

    If you haven’t rimmed a cocktail glass this Salty Dog cocktail recipe breaks down the steps. Substitute the homemade cinnamon sugar for salt.

    How to Make the Chocolate Martini – Step-by-Step

    You’ll need a few standard cocktail making supplies for the Chocolate Martini:

    • Cocktail Shaker with strainer (TIP: quart size Mason jar with lid can also be used)
    • Muddler

    To make the cocktail:

    STEP 1: Combine the tequila, liqueurs and jalapeno section in the shaker. Muddle the jalapeno.

    STEP 2: Add the chocolate milk beverage and a handful of ice. Shake vigorously and strain into the prepared rimmed cocktail glasses.

    Cocktail Notes

    • For spicier cocktails allow Step 1 to sit for 20 minutes before proceeding to Step 2.
    • The Chocolate Martini may be served chilled or at room temperature. It will taste spicier at room temperature.

    Pro Tip for Removing Seeds from Jalapeno Peppers

    Before muddling the jalapeno pepper section you’ll need to remove the seeds. The seeds add the heat to the chile peppers!

    Sliding a dinner spoon under the seeds and membrane is an easy way to free and discard the seeds.

    Always wash your hands well after working with spicy chile peppers. Touching your hands to your eyes or nose will cause a burning sensation.

    This method minimizes contact with the seeds.

    how to remove jalapeno pepper seeds

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    Chocolate del Fuego - creamy chocolate cocktail in a glass rimmed with crushed cinnamon candies

    Chocolate Martini on Fire

    This spicy chocolate cocktail has a rich flavor and fun Red Hots candy rim.
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    Course: Cocktail
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2 Serves 2 cocktails
    Calories: 292kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup Red Hot candies
    • 1 ounce Cinnamon-flavored Tequila
    • 2 ounces Coffee Liqueur
    • 1 ounce Orange Liqueur (my preference for this is Citronage)
    • 1 1-inch section Jalapeno Pepper , sliced
    • 6 ounces Dark Chocolate Nut Milk (chocolate dairy milk may also be used)

    Instructions

    • In a blender or clean coffee grinder, grind the Red Hots into a powder. Rim 2 cocktail glasses with the powder and set aside.
    • In a shaker or quart size Mason jar with a lid, combine the tequila, coffee liqueur, orange liqueur and jalapeno slices. Muddle the jalapeno. Note: for a spicier cocktail allow the mixture to sit for 20 minutes before proceeding to the next step).
    • Add the Dark Chocolate nut milk and a handful of ice. Shake vigorously and strain into the prepared cocktail glasses. May be served chilled or at room temperature.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 46mg | Potassium: 26mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Vitamin C: 0.6mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    Comments

    1. lisa says

      May 06, 2016 at 5:56 pm

      This cocktail sounds heavenly! I love the addition of the red hots too!

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    2. Shell says

      May 06, 2016 at 2:53 pm

      5 stars
      I’m a margarita girl, too. But this sounds like it’s worth a try!

      Reply
    3. Louise Bishop says

      May 06, 2016 at 11:43 am

      I am not a drinker, but the flavors sound amazing. I am going to see if it can be adapted to be a virgin cocktail.

      Reply
    4. Theresa says

      May 06, 2016 at 9:26 am

      I have a jug of Nutchello in my fridge right now. Looks like I need to whip up some of these asap. It sounds sooo good!

      Reply
      • Toni Dash says

        May 06, 2016 at 9:58 am

        Do you? Isn’t it good? This cocktail is so delicious and rich tasting.

        Reply
    5. Seattle Travel Blogger says

      May 06, 2016 at 6:50 am

      This drink has characteristics that both my husband and I like: the chocolate flavor and the spiciness.
      It makes for an interesting drink.

      Reply
    6. Kristin says

      May 05, 2016 at 9:42 pm

      That looks so good. Can’t wait to try it someday.

      Reply
    7. MELISASource says

      May 05, 2016 at 4:09 pm

      That is one delicious sounding cocktail! I can’t see how you could go wrong with the flavors of chocolate and cinnamon. Yum!

      Reply
    8. Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says

      May 05, 2016 at 3:49 pm

      Mmm. Chocolate and alcohol sounds like a winner to me. I can’t wait to give this cocktail a try.

      Reply
    9. Pam says

      May 05, 2016 at 3:45 pm

      This looks like a really yummy cocktail! I love that you rimmed the glass with red hots. They are my favorite candy.

      Reply
    10. MJ L says

      May 05, 2016 at 3:02 pm

      Oh my this sounds heavenly! This would be great for me to serve at my next gathering!

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