Chocolate and Spearmint Martini

• 1 tablespoon vodka
• 12 ounce semisweet chocolate, finely grated
• 2 tablespoons vodka
• 8 ice cubes
• 12 cup half-and-half
• 6 tablespoons chocolate liqueur
• 2 tablespoons creme de menthe
• 8 leaves fresh spearmint
• 2 dark chocolate sticks, for garnish
• 2 sprigs fresh spearmint, for garnish

1. Pour 1 tablespoon/15 ml of vodka onto a small plate.
2. Place the grated chocolate on another small plate.
3. Dip the rims of 2 martini glasses into the vodka on the plate to moisten lightly, then dip the rims into the grated chocolate to coat lightly.
4. Set aside.
5. Combine the ice cubes, half and half, chocolate liqueur, creme de menthe, remaining 2 tablespoons/30 ml of vodka, and spearmint leaves in a cocktail shaker.
6. -I also add in grated chocolate.
7. Shake well until the mixture is icy cold and a bit frothy.
8. Strain into the prepared martini glasses.
9. Garnish with a chocolate stick and spearmint sprig, and serve.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chocolate-and-spearmint-martini-319149 (may not work)