By Becky Hardin
Updated Mar 13, 2025
A Chocolate Martini is the perfect dessert cocktail, and my German Chocolate Cake Martini takes the classic drink to a new level. With chocolate, coconut, and hazelnut mixed together, it tastes like your favorite chocolate cake. Whether you’re hosting a party or unwinding after a hectic day, my chocolate martini is a must-try!
Chocolate Martini
The ultimate chocolate martini recipe — Frangelico and coconut vodka mixed to create the most amazing dessert drink! I dip the rim in homemade chocolate syrup and roll it into a walnuts-coconut flake mixture for a sweet, textured garnish. This German Chocolate Cake Cocktail is the perfect nightcap.
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- ▢ 1 1/2 cups chocolate almond milk
- ▢ 3 ounces coconut vodka (or rum) (2 shots)
- ▢ 3 ounces Frangelico (hazelnut liqueur) optional (2 shots )
- ▢ chocolate syrup chopped walnuts, and shredded coconut for garnish
Instructions
- Pour chocolate almond milk, rum, and Frangelico into a cocktail shaker with ice and shake to combine. 1 1/2 cups chocolate almond milk, 3 ounces coconut vodka (or rum), 3 ounces Frangelico (hazelnut liqueur) optional
- Place walnuts and coconut in a blender or food processor and pulse until fully combined and fine. Set aside. chocolate syrup
- Dip 4 martini glasses into chocolate syrup to rim. Roll into the walnut mixture to create the icing rim.
- Swirl each martini glass with chocolate syrup. Pour cocktail mixture into each martini glass and serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make a German Chocolate Cake Martini Step by Step
Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker : Add 1/2 cup chocolate almond milk (or regular chocolate milk), 3 ounces coconut vodka/rum (2 shots), and 3 ounces Frangelico (hazelnut liqueur) into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to combine.
Make the walnut-coconut mixture : Combine chopped walnuts and shredded coconut in a blender and pulse into a fine mixture.
Rim the glasses and serve : Dip martini glasses into the chocolate syrup, then into the walnut mixture.
Swirl chocolate syrup into the glasses (that extra chocolate in their really makes it feel like cake!).
Pour the cocktail mixture into the glasses and serve. I’m telling you that these chocolate martinis taste like heaven!
How to Store
This recipe makes 4 servings so don’t expect leftovers. But if you do have some leftover, you can refrigerate the prepared drink for 1-2 days.
If planning ahead and preparing a batch for a party, combine everything and refrigerate. When ready, rim the glasses, pour the drink, and serve.
More amazing martini recipes to try
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Snickers Martini Recipe
Tiramisu Martini
Dirty Redbird Martini (Cardinals Cocktail)
Gooey Butter Cake Martini (with Butterscotch Schnapps)
Gingerbread Martini
Poison Apple Martini
German Chocolate Cake Martini
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate almond milk
- 3 ounces coconut vodka (or rum) (2 shots)
- 3 ounces Frangelico (hazelnut liqueur) optional (2 shots )
- chocolate syrup chopped walnuts, and shredded coconut for garnish
Instructions
- Pour chocolate almond milk, rum, and Frangelico into a cocktail shaker with ice and shake to combine. 1 1/2 cups chocolate almond milk, 3 ounces coconut vodka (or rum), 3 ounces Frangelico (hazelnut liqueur) optional
- Place walnuts and coconut in a blender or food processor and pulse until fully combined and fine. Set aside. chocolate syrup
- Dip 4 martini glasses into chocolate syrup to rim. Roll into the walnut mixture to create the icing rim.
- Swirl each martini glass with chocolate syrup. Pour cocktail mixture into each martini glass and serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
