It’s hard to believe that we’re far enough into 2021 that it’s already time to start thinking about Valentine’s Day, but here we are! Valentine’s Day may not feel quite so romantic this year, but we’re all for finding little ways to bring some semblance of normal into our lives.
Our lovely team of bartenders is currently at work putting together a full menu of seasonal cocktails for the occasion, but to get everyone excited we wanted to give our blog readers a sneak peek of a new drink we’re particularly excited about… the Chocolate Cherry Martini!
Decadent Ingredients for a Delicious Cocktail
Starting this week, you can order this chocolate-y sweet cocktail at the Trapper’s bar, or in your delivery and take-out orders in one of our new drink pouches. The Chocolate Cherry Martini is made with Tito’s vodka and cherry liquor, chocolate syrup and is served up with whipped cream and cherries on top! Our spin on this classic dessert/alcohol combo is the perfect pairing for the most romantic holiday ever.
History of the Chocolate Martini
In honor of this sneak peek into the new cocktail list, we wanted to dive into the history of the Chocolate Martini, and we were not disappointed. The vintage drink was first created in 1955 by American actors Rock Hudson and Elizabeth Taylor during filming for the movie Giant. Both were apparently big fans of chocolate drinks in general, and when left to their own devices after a long shoot day, ended up concocting the recipe.
Stay tuned to find out what else will be on our new cocktail list. We have a feeling there might be something extra peachy.
Let us know what you think about our twist on the Chocolate Martini in the comments!
Christie Donato is the Marketing Manager for Trapper’s Pizza Pub and a freelance writer. She’s a co-founder of Rogue Dialogue Productions and a writer on the podcast Windfall. Originally from Syracuse, she now resides in Queens with her dog, Piper. You can find more of her work here.