This creamy chocolate peanut butter cup martini, made with an easy homemade peanut butter cup vodka, captures the flavor of the classic Reese’s candy we all know and love.
My favorite candy — the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup — inspired this indulgent martini. It’s rich, creamy, and perfect for serving as a dessert cocktail or a festive treat for gatherings. This recipe uses a simple homemade peanut butter cup vodka to infuse real candy flavor into the drink, then combines it with chocolate liqueur and milk for a silky finish.
If you like playful, candy-inspired cocktails, this martini is an easy one to make and customize. The base is a quick infused vodka that captures the peanut butter and chocolate notes of a Reese’s cup. From there, a shaken blend with chocolate liqueur and milk creates a smooth, dessert-like cocktail that looks as good as it tastes. Garnish with mini peanut butter cups for a fun presentation.
Ingredients
Reese’s Vodka
- 4 Reese’s peanut butter cups
- 1 cup vodka
Martini
- 2 oz Reese’s vodka
- 1 oz chocolate liqueur
- 2 oz milk (dairy or preferred non-dairy alternative)
- ¼ cup ice cubes
- ½ oz chocolate syrup
- 2 mini peanut butter cups, for garnish
Instructions
Make the Reese’s Vodka
- Add the 4 Reese’s peanut butter cups and 1 cup vodka to a blender.
- Cover and blend until smooth. If you prefer a clearer infused vodka, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a mason jar to remove solids. Otherwise, keep the blended mixture as a flavored base.
- Store the infused vodka in a sealed container in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Make the Martini
- Place 2 oz of the Reese’s vodka, 1 oz chocolate liqueur, 2 oz milk, and the ice cubes into a cocktail shaker.
- Shake vigorously until the mixture is well chilled and frothy.
- Drizzle chocolate syrup inside a chilled martini glass to create a decorative swirl, then strain the shaken martini into the glass.
- Garnish with a skewer of mini peanut butter cups or place them on the rim for a playful finish.
Serving Suggestions and Variations
- For a lighter version, swap in unsweetened almond or oat milk, and reduce the chocolate liqueur slightly.
- If you prefer a stronger chocolate flavor, add an extra half ounce of chocolate liqueur or a splash of cream liqueur.
- To make this a frozen cocktail, blend the ingredients with ice until smooth and serve in a chilled glass with chocolate drizzle.
- For a more elegant presentation, rim the glass with crushed peanut butter cups or finely chopped peanuts before pouring.
Notes
- Infused vodka can be prepared ahead of time and kept refrigerated until needed. If solids remain after blending, strain for a smoother vodka.
- Taste and adjust the sweetness to your preference by changing the amount of chocolate liqueur or using a sugar-free chocolate syrup if desired.
- This cocktail is rich and dessert-like; serve in small martini glasses to keep portions appropriate for a sweet treat.
Nutrition Facts (per martini)
- Calories: 469 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Fat: 11 g (Saturated fat: 2 g)
- Cholesterol: 6 mg
- Sodium: 87 mg
- Sugar: 29 g
- Calcium: 75 mg
If you enjoy candy-inspired cocktails, try experimenting with other favorite treats turned into drinks for seasonal parties or special occasions. This Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Martini is a fun way to highlight sweet flavors while keeping preparation simple and approachable.