Choco-Twist Martini

Martini & Riffs • December 16, 2025

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A photo of the Choco-Twist Martini cocktail containing Beefeater London Dry Gin, Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth, Martini & Rossi Rosso Sweet Vermouth, Marie Brizard Crème de Cacao White, Angostura Orange Bitters in a Martini.

Curiada Ingredients

1.00 fl oz Beefeater London Dry Gin or alternative
1.00 fl oz Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth or alternative
1.00 fl oz Martini & Rossi Rosso Sweet Vermouth or alternative
0.25 fl oz Marie Brizard Crème de Cacao White or alternative
1.00 dash Angostura Orange Bitters or alternative

Directions

Add ice to cocktail shaker
Add all ingredients to shaker
Shake vigorously
Fine strain into chilled martini glass
Express orange zest twist over drink and drop into glass

Cocktail Description

The Choco-Twist Martini is what happens when a classic martini decides to flirt with dessert without fully committing to sweetness.

This sophisticated cocktail combines the botanical complexity of Beefeater gin with dry vermouth for structure, while the sweet vermouth and white crème de cacao create a delicate chocolate undertone that never overwhelms. The orange bitters and zest garnish add bright citrus notes that cut through the richness, creating a beautiful balance between spirit-forward and subtly sweet. Perfect for after-dinner sipping when you want something more refined than a dessert cocktail but more indulgent than a classic martini. Relatively simple to make despite its complex flavor profile, it requires only basic shaking technique and proper chilling of your glass. The Choco-Twist Martini pairs wonderfully with dark chocolate desserts, vanilla-forward pastries, or even savory dishes featuring duck or game meats where the chocolate notes create an unexpected bridge between food and drink.