Death By Chocolate Cocktail
Drink - cocktail
Ingredients
1 cup crushed ice
2 scoops chocolate ice cream
1 ounce chocolate syrup
1 ounce coffee liqueur
1 ounce crème de cacao liqueur (dark)
1 ounce vodka
Garnish: whipped cream
Garnish: maraschino cherry
Description
For a frozen vodka cocktail, it does not get much more indulgent than this recipe. The layers of chocolate begin with ice cream which is backed up by a chocolate syrup and liqueur. It's not one-dimensional, though, because a coffee liqueur (e.g., Kahlua) adds a nice complementary flavor that you're sure to appreciate.
Directions
Pour all of the ingredients into a blender.
Blend until smooth.
Pour into a stemmed glass such as a hurricane glass.
Top with whipped cream and a cherry.
Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Tips
After blending, if you find the mix is too thin for your taste, add more ice and blend again. On the flip side, if it's too thick, add a liquid ingredient.
While the recipe recommends dark crème de cacao, the white version of the liqueur will work just fine. It will not affect the color or taste of the drink.
If you prefer, pick up another chocolate liqueur. There are many delicious options on the market though most are actually creamy (crème liqueurs are not creamy but are so sweet that the texture is similar). Godiva and Dorda are two fantastic options created by famous chocolatiers, so you know they do this flavor justice!
Recipe Variations
You can skip the ice and blend this up as a spiked milkshake. It would be best to add about 3/4 cup of milk to get the creamiest mix. Dairy alternatives, especially almond milk, will work as well.
If you want to add yet another yummy layer, switch the plain vodka out for a dessert-flavored vodka. Whipped cream, any of the cake vodkas, and even a chocolate vodka would be fantastic. For a fruity twist, pour strawberry or raspberry vodka.
Why stick with vodka? Pour a coconut rum or unflavored white rum instead.
Add one ounce of Irish cream (e.g., Baileys) to give the drink a creamy boost.
How Strong Is a Death by Chocolate?
This may be a boozy milkshake, but it's not strong. Though the alcohol content will vary depending on which liquors you pour (and if you add a little extra), the recipe should blend up to a mild 7 percent ABV (14 proof) or so. It's like drinking a beer, but far more delicious!