Chocolate Turtle Martini

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   Sweeten the cocoa powder to your liking by mixing the cocoa and powdered sugar.

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   Take a large martini glass and very carefully coat the rim in caramel sauce from the squeeze bottle, being careful not to let it drip too far down the sides.

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   Then, dip the entire rim of the glass into the sweetened cocoa powder, being sure to coat all of the caramel.

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   The desired effect is a chocolate dusted caramel rim.

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   You can also put just a drop of chocolate syrup at the bottom of the glass for color.

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   Shake the vodka, creme de cacao and praline liqueur in a martini shaker with ice to chill.

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   Fill the martini glass nearly full with crushed or shaved ice, being careful not to touch the rim.

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   Strain the drink into the martini glass.

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   Garnish atop the floating ice with a roasted pecan half and a small piece of chopped chocolate.

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    Or you can garnish it with a half of a Turtle candy by making an incision and hanging it on the rim of the glass.

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    Also, if you prefer your martini to LOOK dark like chocolate, I would use the dark creme de cacao, however, the garnish will stand out more when the drink is more translucent.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.