When it comes to cocktails sometimes I am oblivious on what to order in a restaurant or bar. My mind goes blanks or I am stuck undecided. My first problem is the pressure to quickly order when I don’t know what’s on offer and my second is that I don’t like drinks that are strong tasting. I like fruity, light, fizzy or creamy drinks that taste more like desserts than just a plain drink. I think that’s why I prefer to make my own cocktail recipes at home. I have time to taste test what I like and what I don’t like as much as play around with various flavors together.
We have teamed up with 31DOVER.COM before to try some new recipes for the holidays. They have never let us down. It’s October and what better thing to celebrate coming up for the adults is Halloween as much as it’s for kids too. Who doesn’t love a Halloween Adult Cocktail, I mean Costume party? Don’t lie!
We were sent this delicious Mozart Chocolate Cream Pumpkin Spice liqueur to test out. I had never had it before so I was keen to try a small sip and see. It was creamy but not heavy and the hint of chocolate with the pumpkin spice is right up my street for flavor. At first, I thought to pair it with coffee for a more subtle recipe but it’s not Christmas it’s Halloween and therefore I went for a Halloween inspired Chocolate Pumpkin Spice Martini. Drizzling that chocolate syrup, pouring that heavy cream and dressing it up with cinnamon sticks and star anise for the perfect combination.
Chocolate Pumpkin Spice Martini
Ingredients
EACH MARTINI
- Double Shot Mozart's Chocolate Cream Pumpkin Spice liqueur
- 1/2 cup double cream
- Hershey's chocolate syrup to swirl
- 1 Star Anise
- Dash Cinnamon
Instructions
EACH MARTINI
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Swirl Hershey chocolate syrup inside martini glass, leave a blob at bottom to mix in later
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Add 1/2 cup or roughly 3/4 small martini glass full of cream
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Pour in swirling motion one shot of Mozart's Chocolate Cream Pumpkin Spice liqueur and then repeat to give an orange swirling look
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Gently put spoon to give one or two stirs in the middle be sure not to fully mix ingredients
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You want it a marble effect for taste as much as style
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Add star anise and sprinkle cinnamon on top for added flavor
This cocktail, for me, is like a delicious dessert to sip on. The flavors like a macchiato mix as you sip it each time. Sometimes you get a stronger chocolate taste and sometimes the pumpkin spice is overwhelmingly tasty. The cream calm the two strong flavors together making the perfect Halloween cocktail. How do you celebrate Halloween?
What kind of cocktails do you tend to order out or make at home? Have you created a special cocktail you love for the holidays? I would love to know the recipe leave a comment below. What do you think of my Halloween Martini above??? Don’t forget to pin the below to your cocktail boards on pinterest. We love sharing our creations with the rest of the world. Happy Halloween ahead!
*We were sent this tasty liqueur from 31Dover.com for this collaboration
Well hello!!!!! These look and sound right up my street. I’m not a big drinker but these martini’s sound absolutely gorgeous and I’ll definitely have to give them a go.
I am the same I prefer like a dessert them to be creamy and sweet and just a little is the best. These are delightful. Thanks lovely.
Me neither I like more dessert drinks for celebrations instead of a glass of wine.
I don’t drink much but enjoy a special drink on a special occasion, I love a nice Baileys
Oh I am the same. These are great for special occasions to sip on.
I always like to make up a punch on Halloween! x
My favourite holiday spirit has to be Bailey’s Original, I only indulge at Christmas.
This looks amazing!! I am partial to a tipple or two come Christmas!
I love a baileys
Bailey’s velvet appeal is perfect for pampering; it’s the perfect gift……. to yourself.
Oh my gosh these are amazing!! I have pinned and I think I will give them a go at any point, not just Halloween!!