Mississippi Mudtini — a chocolate martini that captures the flavors of Mississippi Mud with marshmallow vodka, Godiva chocolate liqueur, and Nocello. Simple to prepare and perfect for parties and the holidays.
This Mississippi Mudtini is a fun, easy chocolate martini that highlights marshmallow, chocolate, and nutty flavors — ideal for holiday gatherings or New Year’s Eve. It’s a playful cocktail that will impress guests and is quick to make.
What is Mississippi Mud?
The term “Mississippi Mud” can mean different things: it evokes the dark, muddy banks of the Mississippi River and has inspired many gooey chocolate desserts named for that image. Popular variations include Mississippi Mud Pie, cake, brownies, cookies, and ice cream — all rich, chocolate-forward treats often featuring marshmallows and nuts like pecans or walnuts. Those textures and flavors made me think a cocktail capturing marshmallow, chocolate, and nut notes would be delicious, which led to this Mississippi Mudtini.
Ingredients I used: milk or heavy cream (or half-and-half), Godiva chocolate liqueur, marshmallow-flavored vodka (Pinnacle or a similar brand), Nocello (walnut liqueur) or another nut liqueur, and Hershey’s chocolate syrup. If marshmallow vodka isn’t available, a whipped cream–flavored vodka makes a good substitute. The result is a unique chocolate martini with a sweet, nostalgic twist.
To serve, strain the shaken cocktail into martini glasses and top with chocolate whipped cream and chocolate shavings or curls. I grated a chocolate candy bar for quick shavings. These drinks work well as part of a Chocolate Martini Bar — set out ingredients and let guests customize their cocktails for an interactive party touch.
Cheers — this easy chocolate martini makes a festive, crowd-pleasing cocktail. Below is a quick video demonstration and the full recipe with measurements and notes.
Mississippi Mudtini
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons marshmallow vodka (or whipped cream–flavored vodka)
- 3 tablespoons Godiva chocolate liqueur
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- 2 tablespoons Nocello or other nut liqueur
- 2 teaspoons Hershey’s chocolate syrup
- chocolate whipped cream (such as Reddi-wip)
- chocolate shavings or curls
Instructions
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Combine marshmallow vodka, Godiva chocolate liqueur, milk or cream, nut liqueur, and chocolate syrup in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for about 30 seconds.
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Strain into a chilled martini glass. Top with chocolate whipped cream and garnish with chocolate shavings or curls.
Notes
Substitutions: any nut liqueur will work if you don’t have Nocello.
(Nutrition data is provided when available for informational purposes only and calculated using an online calculator. For the most accurate information, calculate based on the specific ingredients and brands you use. This is a general estimate.)
This Mississippi Mudtini pairs nicely with cookies or biscotti and makes a festive addition to holiday dessert tables. (Post updated November 2017.)
