Name: Chocolate Peppermint Martini
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 3 ounces vodka; 2 ounces Irish Cream liqueur; 2 ounces peppermint schnapps; 2 ounces chocolate liqueur; 1 ounce heavy cream; ½ ounce chocolate syrup (plus more for glass drizzle and rim if desired); sprinkles (optional); ice

This Chocolate Peppermint Martini is made with 5 ingredients and is served in sprinkle-rimmed martini glasses that are drizzled with chocolate syrup! Takes just 5 minutes to make!

Drink up more peppermint-flavored drinks that are made with alcohol, such as my Peppermint Chocolate White Russian Cocktail and Peppermint Chocolate Pudding Shots!

A chocolate peppermint martini on a gold surface with holiday decorations scattered around it.

Polish off the holiday season by serving friends and family this Chocolate Peppermint Martini! They’ll love the combination of vodka, Irish Cream liqueur, peppermint schnapps, and chocolate liqueur!

Once the alcohol combines with the heavy cream, it creates an irresistibly thick and creamy cocktail! Enjoy one snuggled-up while watching a Christmas movie or with friends at your holiday party!

The festive sprinkle rim and peppermint flavor are enough to get anyone in the mood for Christmas!

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How To Make The Best Chocolate Peppermint Martini

Heavy Cream – This simple ingredient is where this martini gets its creamy deliciousness from! It can be omitted, but it will alter the final texture of the drink.
Homemade Ingredients – For a taste of homemade, you can make your own Homemade Chocolate Syrup and Easy Homemade Irish Cream! After all, the taste of homemade beats out storebought flavor any day of the week!
Chill Before Making – For the best flavor, these martinis are best served and enjoyed chilled. Therefore, you’ll want to place your ingredients in the refrigerator beforehand.
Cocktail Shaker – Using a cocktail shaker to mix the ingredients over ice ensures the martini is thoroughly mixed while simultaneously chilling it at the same time.
Rimmed Glass – The rimmed glass with chocolate syrup and sprinkles really finishes the cocktails off nicely for the season! It’s an easy step that pleases guests and shows you’ve gone the extra mile in thinking of every detail!

Ingredients to make a peppermint chocolate martini.

Make It A Large Batch!

Make this recipe into a large batch for those big holiday gatherings or when you’re hosting brunch! You can even make this chocolate peppermint martini 2 or 3 days ahead of time to make for easier party prep.

Simply mix the ingredients together and store them in a large jug with a cover. Since it will be chilled in the fridge for a few days, you don’t need to use a cocktail shaker to mix the ingredients together.

When you’re ready to serve the large batch martini, just carefully pour it into your favorite punch bowl! Then set out a plate of chocolate syrup and sprinkles so guests can prepare their own rimmed glass if they’d like.

Make A White Chocolate Peppermint Martini Recipe

For a simple recipe for a white chocolate peppermint martini, simply swap the chocolate liqueur for white chocolate liqueur and omit the chocolate syrup.

Peppermint Chocolate Martini on a gold surface with holiday decorations around it.

Fill the holiday season with more drinks that are just as delicious as this Chocolate Peppermint Martini! Both my Poinsettia Cocktail and Sparkling Vodka Cranberry are made in 5 minutes or less and will spread as much holiday cheer as this martini!

You may also love my Coquito Recipe – Puerto Rican Coconut Nog or Christmas Sangria! Don’t worry; I also have your large holiday gatherings covered with my Jingle Juice Recipe and Christmas Punch!

This Tiramisu Martini and this Gingerbread Martini is another fun holiday drink you might enjoy!

What If I Don’t Have A Cocktail Shaker?

No worries! You can still make this recipe without a cocktail shaker. Instead, you can use a protein shaker bottle, a mason jar with a lid, or a tightly sealed travel coffee mug.

How Many Drinks Does This Chocolate Peppermint Martini Recipe Make?

This recipe yields two Christmas Martinis. For more servings, you can double the recipe or just make a large batch in a punch bowl for easier serving!

What Can I Use Instead Of Sprinkles On The Chocolate Rim?

Instead of sprinkles, you could use crushed-up peppermint candy cane pieces or crushed-up peppermint bark! Either would be a tasty addition to the rim if you really love the flavor of peppermint!

A woman's hand holding a martini glass with a chocolate peppermint martini to the camera.

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