Edible Michiana Holiday 2022

Serves 2 Chocolate martinis are a classic after dinner indulgence. We take this one up a notch with homemade chocolate syrup and notes of fragrant cardamom. It’s smooth and delicious. Once you have the syrup and garnishes prepped, this cocktail comes together quickly, making it great for holiday parties and festive dinners. Chocolate Cardamom Syrup 1½ cups water 1½ cups granulated sugar 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Pinch of salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon ground cardamom Garnish 1 ounce dark chocolate bar 1 tablespoon granulated sugar ¼ teaspoon cocoa powder teaspoon ground cardamom Martini 2 ounces Godiva chocolate liqueur 2 ounces dark crème de cacao 1½ ounces Chocolate Cardamom Syrup Combine water, sugar, cocoa powder and salt in a saucepan and cook over medium heat. Whisk frequently until it begins to bubble and thicken, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and cardamom. Pour into a jar and set aside to cool. The syrup can be prepped ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. For the garnish, shave the edge of the chocolate bar with a vegetable peeler until you have about ½ teaspoon of chocolate shavings. Add to a shallow, wide bowl and whisk together with the sugar, cocoa powder and cardamom. Melt the remainder of the chocolate bar in the microwave. Spread the melted chocolate onto a plate the width of your cocktail glasses. Dip the rims of 2 glasses into the chocolate, then dip the rims again into the sugar and shavings mixture. Place the glasses in the refrigerator or freezer to set and chill. In a cocktail shaker, add the martini ingredients and a large handful of ice. Shake for 1 minute and pour into the garnished glasses. 2 ounces vanilla vodka 1½ ounces half-and-half

CHOCOLATE

CARDAMOM MARTINI

RECIPE AND PHOTO BY Ashley Swartzendruber

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