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Chocolate Lemon Velvet Martini

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Lemon zest contains antioxidants and essential oils that may support heart health and reduce inflammation — proof that even garnishes can be good for you!

Thirsty Thursday is serving up something sweet, smooth, and sensational. The Chocolate Lemon Velvet Martini is a creamy fusion of white chocolate, lemon, and vodka that’s as elegant as it is indulgent. Perfect for when you want a cocktail that doubles as dessert — with just the right zing of citrus.

If you love cocktails that blur the line between drink and dessert, try our Bananas Foster Martini for rich, caramelized flavors or the Valentine’s Day Chocolate Covered Strawberry Martini for another luxurious chocolate experience. Both deliver that same indulgent sophistication with their own unique twist.

Chocolate Lemon Velvet Martini

Chocolate Lemon Velvet Martini

Recipe by Daily Disher

This velvety martini is rich, citrusy, and lusciously smooth — a dessert-worthy drink for your Thursday wind-down.

Course: CocktailCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Medium
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Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes
Calories

300

kcal
Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

    Ingredients

    • 1.5 oz vodka

    • 1 oz white chocolate liqueur

    • 0.5 oz lemon liqueur

    • 1 tbsp heavy cream

    • 1 tbsp lemon zest

    • 1 tbsp chocolate shavings

    • 1 cup ice cubes

    Directions

    • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to ensure that your drink is well-chilled and refreshing.
    • Add the vodka, white chocolate liqueur, lemon liqueur, and heavy cream into the shaker over the ice.
    • Shake vigorously for about 20 seconds to blend all the ingredients thoroughly until they are well-combined.
    • Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass, taking care to remove any remaining ice.
    • Garnish your drink with a sprinkle of lemon zest and chocolate shavings for an appealing presentation.

    Nutrition Facts

    • Total number of serves: 4
    • Calories: 250kcal
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 620mg
    • Potassium: 400mg
    • Sugar: 8g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 2mg

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