My chocolate loving sweetheart came home with a bottle of Pinnacle
Chocolate Whipped Vodka. He said he couldn't resist. We've tried the
regular whipped before and used it to create a delicious
Lemon Meringue Martini
but the chocolate was a new flavor for us. We poured a little into a
glass to taste and, once again, were not disappointed in Pinnacle. It
has a good chocolate flavor and does not taste artificial. And, no, the
Pinnacle people are not paying me for this post. Although, if they're
reading this they should feel free to send me a bunch of money. Or some
samples...
We've made a couple of chocolate cocktails before but they were designed
for regular or vanilla vodka. So Brian set about creating a new drink
with his new treasure. He kept experimenting and mixing and bringing me
little samples to try. It got to the point where I had to sample them
from under the table! So, we decided to sleep it off and try again the
next day. A few more refinements (we have a tough life) and we had it. A really, really good new chocolate drink just in time for Valentine's
Day. Although I suspect we'll be drinking it long after that. Cheers!
Per Serving:
1 1/2 oz. Pinnacle Chocolate
1 oz. Half & half (we used fat free)
1 oz. Chocolate liqueur
1 oz. Creme de Cacao
1 Teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 oz. Whipped cream topping (we used fat free)
1 Square of chocolate to shave over top
Combine the cocoa powder and half & half in a cup and microwave for
approximately 20 seconds. Stir to make sure it's combined and microwave
for a few more seconds, if needed. Allow a minute for it to cool and
then pour it into a cocktail shaker along with the chocolate vodka,
chocolate liqueur and creme de cacao. Fill the shaker with ice and
shake well. Pour into chilled martini glasses and garnish with the
whipped cream and dusting of chocolate, if desired.
If I drink...I would drink this :)
ReplyDeleteOh how I wish I could be there for cocktail tasting and experimenting days. What fun! Oh and put me down for one of these chocolate martinis. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteMy goodness, this is a martini you can "eat" with a spoon! How totally delicious and sinful...
ReplyDeleteliquid dessert - yes please! :)
ReplyDeleteWow - I think that could cure PMS, a broken heart, and a rough day at work all at once!
ReplyDeleteAhhh, the good life!!!!
ReplyDeleteThe mental image I have of you getting steadily more bombed as you sampled the drinks keeps making me giggle. And NOW I have to get some of that flavor. I've tried the Key Lime, the Coconut and the Whipped Cream but was afraid of the artificial taste in the chocolate. Glad to know it doesn't taste that way
ReplyDeleteJust the list of ingredients is making me swoon! This chocolate cocktail must be scrumptious!
ReplyDeleteWow...you got me drooling here! This looks so amazing! Thanks for sharing...came hopping here from This and That Foodie Friends Friday!
ReplyDeleteOoooo! I would be under the table from this guy too! So decadent!
ReplyDeleteOh my...I know I would love this! ditto to the Pinnacle samples!
ReplyDeleteI love chocolate! This drink looks perfect for me.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds so delicious. Thanks so much for sharing this on Foodie Friends Friday.
ReplyDeleteoh man, i could so use one of these right now! sounds DELICIOUS!!
ReplyDeleteOh my I would take this now. Thanks for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteLove this recipe! Will be linking back to this in my upcoming post :)
ReplyDeleteAny advice on how yo float the cream on top so nice for your photo?
ReplyDeleteHi Chef Robert - I find that if I pipe on real cream, it will float on top but will flatten out a bit, as in these older photos. If you use an artificial cream (Cool Whip), the peaks will stay better. Hope that helps.
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