Chocolate may be considered “food of the gods,” but it was Latinos who’ve had the longest affair with the sweet treat that has captivated people from around the world. Cocoa beans, grown from cacao trees, were originally harvested throughout the lush rainforests of Central America for thousands of years and with good reason. During pre-Colombian times, the Aztecs created a famous elixir made of roasted cacao, maize, and chili spices, which was savored by the elite to increase their sexual stamina. Even emperor Montezuma reportedly drank up to 50 goblets of hot chocolate a day before he satisfied his many wives and mistresses. To this day, the devilish dessert is still recognized as an aphrodisiac by many. However, when chocolate is combined with alcohol, anyone can become like Montezuma and get laid.
Ken Hall, top mixologist at Las Vegas’ Noir Bar, has recently created a mouthwatering chocolate covered cherry martini that keeps patrons coming back for more. Containing an instant kick of rich, creamy chocolate, with the lasting flavor of a juicy maraschino cherry, it’s no wonder that guests are falling in love at this celebrity-studded venue. We’ve got the seductive recipe that’ll have you committing so many sins you won’t be able to wait until Sunday for confession.
Chocolate Covered Cherry Martini Recipe
Ingredients
.75 oz – Maraschino cherry juice
.75 oz – Heavy whipping cream
.75 oz – Chocolate syrup
.75 oz – Alchemy wild cherry vodka
.75 oz – Alchemy chocolate vodka
.75 oz – Cherry herring liqueur
.75 oz – Godiva milk chocolate liqueur
Directions
Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Rim glass with Grenadine and cocoa. Garnish with three maraschino cherries drizzled with chocolate syrup.
