Red Velvet Martini
Ingredients:
For the Martini:
2 oz vanilla vodka
1 oz Irish cream liqueur e.g., Baileys
1 oz chocolate liqueur e.g., crème de cacao
1 oz heavy cream or half-and-half
34 drops red food coloring adjust for desired color
Ice cubes
For Garnish:
Red velvet cake crumbs or red sanding sugar enough to coat the rim
Whipped cream optional, for topping
Mini chocolate shavings or a small piece of red velvet cake optional, for decoration
Directions:
Prepare the Glass:
Dip the rim of a chilled martini glass into simple syrup, then into crushed red velvet cake crumbs or red sanding sugar to coat. Set aside.
Mix the Martini:
Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
Add the vanilla vodka, Irish cream liqueur, chocolate liqueur, heavy cream or half-and-half, and red food coloring.
Shake:
Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for 1520 seconds until well-chilled.
Optional Decoration:
Drizzle chocolate syrup along the inside of the prepared martini glass to create decorative swirls.
Serve:
Strain the cocktail mixture into the prepared martini glass.
Top with whipped cream, mini chocolate shavings, or a small piece of red velvet cake, if desired.