She stated that while the addition of chocolate bitters is at one’s discretion, using 10 drops gives the most desirable outcome for an enhanced “extra chocolate” flavor. The final flourish for this concoction is a “toasted honey vanilla marshmallow,” although she mentioned that a regular marshmallow would suffice just as well. The holiday season brings with it a myriad of drink options, and to streamline decision-making and save both time and money, she shared five valuable tips.
“This garnish is the ultimate match for a flawless martini,” she emphasized. The s’mores martini, complete with the toasted marshmallow adornment, stands out as the quintessential martini for the festive period, as per Novosel. Whether served in a martini or coupe glass, the rim adorned with dark chocolate sauce and crushed graham cracker sets the stage for this delectable libation. The ingredients required include 1.5 ounces of vodka, 0.5 ounces of coffee liqueur, 0.5 ounces of chocolate liqueur, 10 drops of chocolate bitters, 1 ounce of heavy cream (or a milk alternative), 2 ounces of chocolate sauce – a blend of dark and milk chocolate, though any type on hand will suffice, and 1 toasted marshmallow. Ice is also needed in the mixing process, which involves combining all components in a cocktail shaker with ice cubes and shaking until the mixture is velvety smooth.
