This Decadent Chocolate Martini Recipe Makes Cozy Nights Even Cozier

Meredith Holser
Oct 27, 2023
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The grind may never stop, but at least you can take a moment for yourself to slow things down a bit. Perhaps your midweek mental break involves running a piping-hot bath, making a homemade dinner, or queuing up a cozy movie marathon – all good things, I suppose, but to me, the utmost form of escapism comes in the shape of a little treat – a chocolate little treat.

This mocha chocolate martini recipe is a luscious and luxurious way to lean into the flavors you love the most. Baileys newly-launched Chocolate Liqueur combines exceptionally well with your vodka of choice, simple syrup, and a shot of strong espresso to emulate a caffè mocha – except this time, it’s even more chocolatey and rich – plus, it hosts a nice boozy kick for relaxing.

Shake this chocolate martini recipe up once the sun goes down for completing an ideal wind-down routine. The cocktail is *also* a great option for serving as dessert after a dinner party. After every sip, you and your guests won’t be able to get enough!

How To Make This Tasty Mocha Martini 

There’s never been an easier martini recipe than this one. It only takes four ingredients and a generous shake over ice before it’s ready for pouring. You can enjoy it as-is, or optionally garnish using cinnamon, coffee beans, or vanilla-flavored cold foam if you’re feelin’ fancy. Here’s what you’ll need:

  • 1.5 oz Baileys Chocolate Liqueur
  • 0.75 oz Vodka
  • 1 oz Fresh Espresso
  • 0.25 oz Simple Syrup

Method:

  1. Add all the chocolate martini ingredients to a cocktail shaker over ice.
  2. Shake together, and finely strain the contents into a coupe or martini glass.
  3. From there, add your garnish of choice, and indulge in chocolate-covered goodness.

Baileys Chocolate Liqueur

This liqueur gets its magic from the real Belgian chocolate that's infused into the spirit's recipe. It's perfect for making the mocha martini recipe, but can also be added to dessert shots or hot chocolates to provide a boozy boost. A 750ml bottle retails for about $26 and contains 15.7% alc/vol. Drink responsibly.

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Recipe and images via Baileys.This post has been updated.

Our Spicy Fireball Cocktail Is The Best Drink You'll Have This Season

A great cocktail is what keeps us going throughout the holiday season. To start, we look for a delicious sip that's easy to prepare that also comes with an impressive presentation. Bonus points if the drink can warm us up along the way. This spicy Fireball cocktail with a wintry Moscow mule influence checks all of our boxes for a holiday beverage. It's unbelievably easy to make, fun to garnish and is a cozy sip overall. Pair it with your fave holiday sweets, or sip along as you prepare a hearty winter dinner. Keep this delicious cocktail recipe in mind for all of your Christmas gatherings, New Year celebrations, or for any occasion you desire! Scroll further for the best drink you'll have this month.

Ingredients for our Spicy Winter Mule Fireball Cocktail

  • 1 ounce Fireball whiskey
  • 2-3 dashes angostura bitters
  • 4 ounces ginger beer
  • Orange slice, for the rim
  • 1 tablespoon sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon, for the rim
  • Orange peel, for garnish
  • Cinnamon stick and rosemary sprig, for garnish

How to Make The Perfect Spicy Fireball Cocktail

  1. Use the orange slice to moisten the rim of the mule mug or glass. Dip the mug rim into a bowl filled with the sugar and cinnamon.
  2. Add in the Fireball whiskey and angostura bitters. Fill the cup with ice, then top off with ginger beer.
  3. Twist the orange peel or slice into the drink, then garnish with the cinnamon stick and rosemary. Serve this Fireball cocktail immediately!

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Recipe development and photography by Sarah Anderson.

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13 Trader Joe’s St. Patrick’s Day Finds Perfect For A Party

Trader Joe’s has all the best festive flavors for St. Patrick’s Day, and their shelves are undeniably stocked up with seasonal gems you won’t want to miss. From Irish-inspired cheeses to sweet treats with a lucky twist, there’s no shortage of fun (and delicious!) ways to celebrate this year. If you're looking to add some festive energy to your grocery haul, these TJ’s finds are the perfect way to get into the spirit.

Scroll on for 13 epic Trader Joe's finds you need to add to your cart for St. Patty's Day!

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Kerrygold Irish Cheddar With Chili Peppers

Whether you use this spicy grass-fed cheddar for a charcuterie board, on top of steaming-hot baked potatoes, or for bite-sized grilled cheeses, your St. Patty's party will be so glad you grabbed it.

Trader Joe's

Corned Beef Brisket

Corned beef is a St. Patty's classic. This brisket comes pre-seasoned with plenty of mustard, coriander, bay leaf, red chili pepper, and dill seed for a unique, yet super familiar flavor profile.

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Pie Crusts

These readymade pie crusts can be easily transformed for on-theme Shepherd's Pies and desserts alike.

Trader Joe's

Beer Bread Mix

Soda bread is another can't-miss traditional St. Patrick's Day snack, and this bread mix (where all you have to do is add beer and butter) makes enjoying the snack extremely easy. You could even top it with a medley of other ingredients to enhance a certain flavor profile.

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Breaded Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

Any holiday party involving beer (AKA St. Patrick's Day) calls for some fried food. Skip the drive-thru and prep these cheesy sticks right at home for just $5!

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Beef Rib Eye Steak

If grillin' is on the docket for your St. Patty's Day plans, opt for one of TJ's fancy steak cuts like this nice $15 rib eye to feed a crowd!

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Soft Pretzel Twists

These soft pretzel twists are just as tasty as the bites you'd get at the stadium – salt and all!

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Garlic Gondolas

These "very garlicky" bread boats can host a wide array of fillings like stews, soups, and salads. Just cut 'em up for a finger food that's definitely worthy of your St. Patrick's celebration!

Trader Joe's

Dark Chocolate Covered Caramels

When it comes to the sweet stuff, you simply can't go wrong with these dark chocolate-covered caramel bites.

Trader Joe's

Brownie Truffle Baking Mix

This brownie mix includes notes of fudgy chocolate that's sure to cure any sweet tooth. You could totally serve small bites of this using toothpicks for your party – easy!

Trader Joe's

Apple Blossoms

These apple-filled snacks are like mini apple pies: individual pastries filled with sweet, cooked apples and topped with a tasty bit of cinnamon crumble! They bake very quickly in the oven so you don't have to wait long for your St. Patty's dessert.

Trader Joe's

Yellow Mini Sheet Cake

Trader Joe's sheet cakes are perfect for sharing. Luckily, this new flavor is gluten-free, so everyone can get a taste of its moist crumb and decadent chocolate frosting.

Trader Joe's

Chocolate Hazelnut Ground Coffee

Got Irish coffee on the menu? Step it up using this chocolate-hazelnut coffee that'll enhance every single flavor note.

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Top Off Your NYE Celebration With This Easy Prosecco Martini Recipe

We truly can't argue with the greatness of bubbly. It's the quintessential celebratory sip, whether served on its own or in a decadent cocktail like this one. It feels like the most fitting drink for Christmastime entertaining and fabulous end-of-year celebrations. That's why you'll be reaching for this super easy Prosecco martini recipe when it comes to that New Years party you're planning. All you need to whip up a great entertaining drinkis your spirit of choice, some lemon, raspberries and of course, bubbles! Don't wait another minute to shake this sip up, everyone will love it.

Ingredients for Prosecco Martinis

  • 8 ounces vodka
  • 1 whole lemon, juiced
  • 8 ounces chilled Prosecco
  • 4 raspberries, for garnish
  • Lemon wedge, for the rim
  • Sparkly sprinkles, for the rim

How to Make Prosecco Martinis

  1. Take four martini glasses and rub each rim with a lemon wedge. Pour the sparkly sprinkles onto a plate and dip each rim in the sprinkles. Set aside.
  2. In a shaker, add in the vodka, lemon juice and ice and shake until chilled. Strain the mixture evenly in the martini glasses.
  3. Top each glass with the Prosecco and add in a raspberry in the glass or as a garnish on a cocktail pick. Serve immediately!

Check out more of our drink recipes for celebrating all year long!

Recipe development and photography by Sarah Anderson.

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Hailey Bieber Swears She Didn't Like A Post Trolling Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco have made headlines again, but now Hailey Bieber— and all the alleged drama with her — is back in the picture. We were under the impression she was excited for the couple's engagement, but one fan claims she's back at her shady behavior...and it's making people look at her sideways all over again. Here's what allegedly happened, plus what Hailey had to say about it all!

Scroll to find out if Hailey Bieber actually threw shade at Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco...

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Hailey Bieber can't seem to catch a break in the news. Though we reported she liked Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco's engagement post last year, there was a suggestion she may have other thoughts about them. It's no secret she and Selena allegedly aren't the best of friends, but we never would've suspected she'd do what one person claims she did.

According to TikTok creator @courtneypresto, Hailey liked a video where she admits to being "a little shady to Selena Gomez." She also shared a couple of interesting pictures of her and Benny's Interview Magazine feature with one of them showing Benny smiling while the singer's two feet are on his cheeks.

But Hailey apparently thinks the creator's claim is "fake news" because her rep told Page Six, "This never happened." To make things slightly worse, the rep also threw @courtneypresto under the bus. "This entire story has been fabricated by a content creator looking to capitalize off of an old, tired narrative." You can't see us, but this statement made us choke on our lattes.

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Buzzfeed reports the model also shared a personal statement on Instagram, but it's unclear who she was referring to. The message started off with, "pastors and preachers really love to put words together with the same letter and act like it's HITTING so crazy..." before she signed off with "...sh-- drives me bananas."

As for Selena & Benny? They're in their own paradise and the singer's recent post dedicated to the producer proves it. She shared a sweet Instagram carousel that captured intimate moments of their love to celebrate his birthday. "I’m not sure what I did to deserve you but damn am I glad you were born.. happy birthday baby ♥️."

Maybe Hailey Bieber liked the original shady TikTok by accident? Whatever the case, we hope the girls aren't fighting again!

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Anna Kendrick's Recent Comments About Blake Lively Have The Internet In A Tizzy

Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively just premiered their new movie Another Simple Favor at the 2025 SXSW Festival (you can stream it on Prime Video May 1), and aside from buzz about the movie itself, the internet is going wild for one simple reason. Anna Kendrick got a little sassy when asked what it was like to reunite with Blake for the film, and while the drama surrounding Blake's It Ends With Us legal battle didn't delay the movie, social media users can't stop talking about Anna's reaction.

Here's what Anna Kendrick said about working with Blake Lively on Another Simple Favor.

Anna Kendrick's comments about Blake Lively just went viral.

@entertainmenttonight Anna Kendrick arrives to the premiere of 'Another Simple Favor' at SXSW. #annakendrick#blakelively#anothersimplefavor♬ original sound - Entertainment Tonight

While greeting fans at the movie premiere, Anna was asked what it meant to be working with Blake again, to which Anna doesn't even stop. She just responds, "Oh, you know."

"'Oh you know' are the exact words I say when someone asks me how I am and I am barely hanging on," one TikTok user jokes in the comments, while another speculates, "I think she hates the hate Blake is getting and how the media is out to get click bait from her about it."

@varietymagazine How is the release of "Another Simple Favor" being affected by everything going on in the world? Anna Kendrick: "Why, what happened? I did ayahuasca and the last year of my life is just gone." #SXSW♬ original sound - Variety

The actress was also asked about "everything going on" (undoubtedly alluding to the It Ends With Us drama), to which Anna responded, "Why, what happened? I did ayahuasca and the last year of my life is just gone."

Anna is known for her sense of humor, and TikTok users commented saying this "was a phenomenal answer" and that she's "effortlessly funny."

Anna opened up about reuniting with Blake for the sequel, telling People in October 2024 that getting cast members from the first A Simple Favor back together again was "a little bit like riding a bike."

"She lives on the East Coast, I live on the West Coast, so we don't get to see each other often," she says. "But it was lovely, and I think that those characters have such weird chemistry that it's so fun to just get the gang back together."

And when someone tweeted that Blake Lively was "terrified to walk the carpet" and Anna Kendrick was "pissed and never wants to work with her again," director Paul Feig retweeted with a simple, "Um … you’re wrong." And I'll take his word for it.

Check out why Blake Lively's Another Simple Favor Trailer Is All About “Revenge”

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