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Robert St. John

Restaurateur, author, enthusiastic traveler, & world-class eater.

Purple Parrot Chocolate Martini

Ingredients

1 /2 oz.            Absolut

1 /2 oz.            Kahlua

1 /4 oz.            Godiva Dark Chocolate Liqueur

1 /4 oz.            Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur

1 Tbsp                Half and Half

Instructions

In a cocktail shaker, add ice. Add liquor and liqueurs in order. Shake with ice and fine strain into a chilled martini glass.

Yield: 1 martini

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