Prep Time: 3 minutes

Makes: 1 martini

Special Tools: Martini shaker

 

1 oz.               vodka

1 oz.               crème de menthe

1 oz.               crème de cacao

2 tbsp.            chocolate shavings (optional)

1 sprig           fresh mint (optional)

                        ice

 

• Place a generous scoop of ice in your martini glass to chill it
• If you want to take this martini up a notch, dump the ice from your martini glass, lay your chocolate shavings out on a small plate and dip your martini rim in the chocolate shavings to rim the glass, this is completely optional, but a nice touch
• Place another generous scoop of ice in your shaker
• Now, add 1 oz. each, vodka, crème de menthe, crème de cacao to the shaker
• Place the top on the shaker and shake vigorously for about a minute or so
• Strain the cocktail into the martini glass, leaving the ice behind
• Garnish with a sprig of mint floating in the glass, again, this is optional

Enjoy!