Red Velvet Martini (Printable Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ Liquids

01 - 60 ml vanilla vodka
02 - 45 ml cream liqueur (e.g., Baileys Irish Cream)
03 - 15 ml simple syrup

→ Dry Ingredients

04 - 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
05 - Red sanding sugar for glass rims

→ Others

06 - Ice cubes for shaking
07 - Chocolate hearts for garnish (optional)

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Brush rims of two glasses with simple syrup then coat evenly with red sanding sugar.
02 - Add ice, vanilla vodka, cream liqueur, simple syrup, and cocoa powder into a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously for 30 to 40 seconds until frothy.
03 - Strain mixture into prepared glasses. Dust with a light sprinkle of cocoa powder and add a chocolate heart if desired.

# Helpful Notes:

01 - Chill glasses and ingredients before preparation to keep the cocktail cold longer.
02 - Adjust simple syrup quantity to customize sweetness.
03 - Premium quality spirits and cocoa powder enhance flavor depth.