Red Velvet Martini
Ingredients:
2 ounces vanilla vodka
1 ounce Irish cream liqueur e.g., Baileys
1 ounce chocolate liqueur e.g., crème de cacao
1 ounce heavy cream or half-and-half
34 drops red food coloring adjust for desired hue
Ice cubes
For Garnish:
Red velvet cake crumbs or red sanding sugar for rimming the glass
Whipped cream optional
Mini chocolate shavings or a small piece of red velvet cake optional
Directions:
Prepare the Glass:
Moisten the rim of a martini glass with water or a bit of liqueur.
Dip the rim into red velvet cake crumbs or red sanding sugar to coat.
Set the prepared glass aside.
Mix the Cocktail:
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
Add the vanilla vodka, Irish cream liqueur, chocolate liqueur, heavy cream or half-and-half, and red food coloring to the shaker.
Shake:
Secure the shakers lid and shake vigorously for about 1520 seconds until the mixture is well-chilled and combined.
Strain and Serve:
Strain the cocktail into the prepared martini glass.
Garnish:
Optionally, top with a dollop of whipped cream.
Add mini chocolate shavings or a small piece of red velvet cake for an extra indulgent touch.