Description
Indulge in a Salted Caramel Mocha Martini, a rich and decadent cocktail blending coffee, chocolate, and caramel with a touch of sea salt. Perfect for holiday parties or cozy nights, this easy-to-make martini is a must-try!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ oz vodka
- 1 oz coffee liqueur (such as Kahlúa)
- 1 oz crème de cacao (dark or white)
- 1 oz salted caramel syrup
- 1 oz espresso or strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1 oz heavy cream or half-and-half
- Ice cubes
- Caramel sauce (for garnish)
- Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder (optional garnish)
- Flaky sea salt (for garnish)
Instructions
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Prepare the Glass
- Drizzle caramel sauce inside a martini glass, creating a decorative swirl.
- Lightly rim the edge of the glass with caramel and dip it into flaky sea salt.
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Mix the Cocktail
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add vodka, coffee liqueur, crème de cacao, salted caramel syrup, espresso, and heavy cream.
- Shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled.
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Strain and Serve
- Strain the mixture into the prepared martini glass.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings, a light dusting of cocoa powder, or an extra drizzle of caramel.
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Enjoy
- Serve immediately and savor the luxurious flavors.
Notes
- Dairy-Free Version – Substitute heavy cream with coconut cream or almond milk.
- Extra Chocolatey – Add ½ oz of chocolate syrup for an intensified cocoa flavor.
- Stronger Coffee Flavor – Use cold brew concentrate instead of espresso.
- Less Sweet – Reduce caramel syrup or use unsweetened cocoa powder as garnish.
- Boozier Twist – Swap vodka for caramel or vanilla-flavored vodka.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Cocktail, Beverage
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: salted caramel mocha martini, caramel espresso cocktail, chocolate coffee martini, holiday cocktail recipe, coffee liqueur martini