Chocolate Raspberry Martini

Feel like something smooth and sweet? Stirrings, a luxury cocktail mixer brand and favorite of the Lazy Hostess, has created a new martini that tastes like dessert in a glass. Super simple to make so you can spend your Valentine’s Day on more important things….

Recipe courtesy of Stirrings

INGREDIENTS
1.5 oz Smirnoff Raspberry Twist Vodka
1.5 oz Stirrings Chocolate Martini
Stirrings Chocolate Martini Rimmer®
Fresh Raspberry
Chocolate Pocky Stick

MIXING NOTES
Combine vodka and mixer in an iced shaker.
Shake vigorously.
Dip chilled martini glass into chocolate Rimmer®.
Strain and serve.
Garnish with fresh raspberry and a chocolate Pocky stick.

INSIDER NOTES
An indulgent mix of ripe raspberries and soothing cocoa, this martini was created by mixologist Stephanie Marco for lovebirds on Valentine’s Day. Also, it’s perfect for a night with the girls watching the new show Lipstick Jungle (which premieres tonight at 10PM on NBC).

Stirrings offers an array of cocktail products including Rimmer® brand garnishes, mixers, essences and sodas. Available at select gourmet specialty stores such as Gourmet Garage in New York and Gelson’s in Los Angeles as well as at fine dining and drinking establishments across the country.