White Chocolate Martini (White Chocolatini)

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This White Chocolate Martini, or chocolatini, is a sweet cocktail with creamy white chocolate liqueur and vodka that is garnished with red raspberries for a beautiful presentation ideal for bridal showers, girls’ night, or Valentine’s Day.

Two White Chocolate martinis with raspberry garnish on a silver tray for Valentine's day with a bowl of garnishes on the side and confetti.

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Today I thought it would be fun to share a sweet and creamy Valentine’s Day cocktail. Similar to a melted milkshake, this White Chocolate Martini is a sweet dessert drink for a sweet occasion!

The Chocolatini is a chocolate-flavored vodka martini made with chocolate liqueurs and doesn’t really resemble the classic dry Martini made with gin and vermouth. I love this recipe because it’s rich, kissed with holiday color, and has a luxurious, velvety finish. A bright red raspberry garnish and sprinkles rim presentation provides color to contrast the creamy white.

Sip one with your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day or make a batch for your next bridal shower or bachelorette party. (Oh, and if you’re looking for more party cocktail drink ideas, be sure to check out some of our sangrias- delish!) Of course, why not pair this delight with a sweet treat like Biscoff Brownies or Chocolate Cheesecake Bars.

Ingredients and Substitutions

Here is an overview of what you will need to make this festive white chocolate martini:

Ingredients to make a white chocolatini including bottles of vodka, Mozart White Chocolate Liqueur, Creme de cacao, white chocolate and raspberries.

White Chocolate Liqueur. Godiva’s white chocolate liqueur is probably the most famous brand, but my store carries Mozart (pictured above). It is quite good as well. Merry’s also makes one, which you can see the bottle here.

White Creme de Cacao. This is a sweet, clear liqueur with a milk chocolate flavor. There is also a dark creme, but this will color the drink brown.

Half & Half. If desired for a thicker or thinner drink, you can also use whole milk, heavy cream, or a non-dairy alternative. However, there are other dairy products in this recipe.

Vodka. Just the right base with no added flavors although Vanilla vodka would be an excellent variation if you want to add some warmth. Smirnoff is one of the best values for mixed drinks but brands like Stolichnaya, Absolut, and others work just as well.

Garnishes. I use these melting white chocolate wafers, raspberries on a toothpick, and tiny sprinkles suitable for the holiday. Melted white chocolate chips are ok (may clump more), but don’t use chocolate syrup. You could also add strawberries, white chocolate shavings, or a dusting of cocoa powder.

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

How to Rim a Glass with Sprinkles

First, you’ll need something to dip your glass in and “glue” the sprinkles – something thick and edible! For this cocktail, I used melted white chocolate. It will give you a pop of color behind them so keep that in mind!

Here’s a few other coating ideas that I have used:

Honey
Corn Syrup
Chocolate (Melted)
Colorful Candy Melts (Melted)
Icing or Frosting

The steps to how to rim a cocktail or martini glass with sprinkles and white chocolate.

Clean all glassware and make sure that it is completely dry before using. Water and chocolate don’t mix. Pile up the sprinkles on a small dish and melt the chocolate according to instructions.

To start, invert the martini glass and press straight down into the chocolate mixture. Pull the glass up and allow any excess chocolate to drip off. (Photo 1 above)

Next, dip the glass upside down into the sprinkles. (Photo 2 above) Then pick up the glass and press the sides into the sprinkles, picking up and rotating the glass to move around the edge. (photo 3 above) You can fill in any bare spots as you notice them. Allow to harden before pouring the drink into the glasses.

Pro Tip: Wait a few minutes to let the melted chocolate cool and set-up a bit before dipping the glasses. This makes the chocolate less likely to slide and will help keep the sprinkles in place better.

Chocolatini Recipe Tips

If the first rimmed glass doesn’t look good, you can rinse it under warm water to remove the rim and redo. Make sure to rinse the glass under cold water again – so the glass isn’t warm – and dry completely.
No need to chill the glasses before making cocktails.
Tiny sprinkles are best as they are less likely to slide down the glass.
Martini or Coupe glasses work perfectly for this recipe.
The glasses can be rimmed the day before.

Two white chocolate martini glasses garnished with Valentine's Day sprinkles and raspberries.

Recipe FAQs

Is chocolate liqueur alcoholic?

Yes. Most brands of chocolate liqueur are around 30 proof or 15% alcohol by volume.

What kind of alcohol is in Godiva white chocolate liqueur?

Godiva uses a proprietary blend that doesn’t actually state anywhere on the bottle or website what type of alcohol is mixed with the chocolate and vanilla flavors. It is assumed to be something like vodka, but other brands use Irish Whiskey.

What is the difference between chocolate liquor and chocolate liqueur?

Contradictory, chocolate liquor does not contain alcohol. Instead, it is made by separating the cocoa beans (nibs). Chocolate liqueur, on the other hand, is an alcoholic spirit used for some desserts and sweet cocktails.

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Ingredients and Substitutions

How to Rim a Glass with Sprinkles

Chocolatini Recipe Tips

Recipe FAQs

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