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Last Updated on April 30, 2025
Chocolate Vodka is the perfect gift to make for the friends or, just to enjoy over ice and with splash of cream. The best part is that it only takes a week to make!
I have a weaknes in my heart for homemade Christmas gifts and I thought it was time to finally share some fun Paleo food ideas that you can give this year.
I was kicking around the idea of making Kahlua but then I remembered I had given up coffee. What’s a girl to do? I decided to share how to make chocolate vodka.
How to Make Chocolate Vodka
Ingredients you will need to make this recipe:
This recipe is simple as pie but it does take several days for the flavor to infuse. I will let mine sit for up to 2 weeks but you can use it after 7 days.
How to Make Chocolate Vodka Step 1:
- Add the vodka and cacao nibs to a mason jar and cover with a lid.
- Let sit on the counter for 7 to 10 days.
How to Make Chocolate Vodka Final Steps
- In a small sauce pan over medium heat add the water and the swerve.
- Bring to a boil and then remove from the stove and let cool. Set aside.
- Strain the vodka through a cheesecloth and into a glass jar with a cap.
- Add in the cooled simple syrup and let set on our counter overnight.
- Refrigerate any unused portion.
I am a big fan of White Russian Cocktails. It was my drink of choice when I hit the young age of 21. Second to my love of the cocktail green tea shot.
I haven’t had one in ages since I rarely drink but I added a splash of the chocolate vodka to cream over ice and it was heavenly. It’s definitely an adult version of chocolate milk.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups vodka
- 1 1/4 cups cacao nibs
- 1 cup filtered water
- 1/2 cup Swerve
Instructions
- Add the vodka and cacao nibs to a mason jar and cover with a lid.
- Let sit on the counter for 8 to 10 days.
- In a small sauce pan over medium heat add the water and the swerve.
- Bring to a boil and then remove from the stove and let cool. Set aside.
- Strain the vodka through a cheesecloth and into a glass jar with a cap.
- Add in the cooled simple syrup and let set on our counter overnight.
- Enjoy!
- Refrigerate any unused portion.
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I just whipped up a batch last night. I use a cordial making machine from the eighties. It uses radiant energy to make the cordials in half a day rather than weeks or months. I am letting it sit in a jar for a few days. By Sunday it should be ready to taste. I’ll let you know how it is. Thanks for the great recipe. I did use all vodka instead of part water. I have really been missing my Cupcake vodka in Devil’s Food.
once all the steps are completed does it need to be refrigerated if not drunk right away?
Yes, I would store this in your fridge hun.
Oh man, this look soooo delicious! I need to make this for a Christmas party.
Wow what an awesome idea to do an infusion! I used to love using different liquor flavors, but once I found out how unhealthy they were I stopped using them, but it never occurred to me to make my own!
Such a great idea for a grown-up holiday treat! 🙂
YUM! This looks like such a fun holiday gift idea.
Wow, this is such a fun recipe!!! I would never have thought of this. I love that nibs are used!
Never had Chocolate vodka before…. sounds delish!
Wow! What a cool idea! I never would have thought of that. I don’t drink, but if I did I know this would be a favorite since chocolate is SO delicious! This is so fun and festive for holidays too!
Oh man, yes PLEASE!!!
This is such a fun and creative gift idea! I love it!!
oh you temptress you!!! I might just have to try this!!
Wow ! This is so inventive ! Never though of this flavor combo. Definitely need to try it !