Red Velvet Martini Recipe
This Red Velvet Martini Recipe is a smooth, creamy cocktail inspired by classic red velvet cake, blending vanilla vodka, Irish cream, and subtle chocolate notes for an elegant dessert-style drink that’s perfect for holidays, date nights, or special celebrations. 🍸
Equipment
- Martini glasses
- Cocktail shaker (or mason jar with lid)
- Measuring jigger
- Small plate for sugar rim
Ingredients
- 1 shot 3 oz Bailey’s Red Velvet Cupcake Irish Cream liqueur
- 3 oz vanilla vodka
- 2 oz chocolate liqueur Godiva or crème de cacao
- 2 shots 6 oz half and half or heavy cream
- ¼ oz Aperol
- ½ oz grenadine
- Red sanding sugar for rimming
- Chocolate syrup or heart drizzle optional
- Whipped cream for garnish
- Heart-shaped sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
- Pour red sanding sugar onto a small plate. Drizzle chocolate syrup onto another plate if using.
- Dip the rim of each martini glass into chocolate syrup, then into red sanding sugar. Set aside.
- Add Bailey’s Red Velvet, vanilla vodka, chocolate liqueur, half and half, Aperol, and grenadine to a shaker filled halfway with ice.
- Shake firmly for 15–20 seconds until chilled and creamy.
- Strain into prepared martini glasses.
- Top with whipped cream and heart-shaped sprinkles if desired.
- Tip: A mason jar with a tight lid works well for shaking.
Notes
- Use quality chocolate liqueur
- Skip heavy garnishes for small glasses
- Taste before serving and adjust the sweetness