Choco-Chilli Nightcap

This indulgent and velvety cocktail is a delightful post-dinner delight, harmonizing the richness of vodka and chocolate with a delightful kick of chili. Served in a chilled martini glass, it's a satisfying treat for the taste buds, perfect for special occasions or a luxurious night in.

Choco-Chilli Nightcap

Rich and dark, the Choco-Chilli Nightcap is an indulgent vodka and chocolate cocktail with a pleasing hit of chili.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 oz Smirnoff Red Vodka
  • 0.50 oz Martini Rosso Vermouth
  • 2 oz cream
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • ice
  • grated chocolate to garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine the sugar and cayenne in a saucer, then wet the rim of a martini glass and dip it into the sugar cayenne mix using a damp paper towel.
  2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, then add the Smirnoff Red Vodka, Martini Rosso Vermouth, cream, cocoa powder, and one to two teaspoons of the sugar and cayenne mixture, depending on desired spiciness.
  3. Shake well for 30 seconds, then strain the mixture into the prepared glass, and sprinkle with grated chocolate if desired.
  4. Alternatively, for a fluffier concoction or when making larger quantities, the ingredients can be mixed using a blender.