Homemade Chocolate Liqueur

Homemade chocolate liqueur is so easy to make that you won’t ever need to buy it again. Perfect for a gift and fabulous cocktails.
To make the homemade chocolate liqueur you just need a few Ingredients. Most you will probably have on hand.
- Cocoa Powder
- Water
- Granulated Sugar
- Vodka
The process took about 20 minutes from start to finish. The hard part is the waiting which takes 7 days. It’s well worth being patient after you make and taste your cocktail.
There are two types of chocolate liqueur, cream based or clear. This recipe is a clear based meaning it is not made with cream.

I store my chocolate liqueur in a flip top bottle in the fridge. Depending on the size of the batch or if you are sharing this yummy creation, you could use a smaller bottle. Just make sure the vessel you are storing the liqueur in is sanitized.

Here is the link to the Cinnamon Cookie Martini I made using the chocolate liqueur.
I have made this hot chocolate with a store-bought chocolate liqueur. I am really looking forward to making it again using my homemade chocolate liqueur Amaretto Hot Chocolate – Meats-Beets-Bubbles (meatsbeetsandbubbles.com)
Here is a simple chocolate martini recipe.

Homemade Chocolate Liqeuer
Ingredients
- 1/8 Cup Unsweetened cocoa
- 1/2 Cup Boiling water
- 1/2 Cup Granulated sugar
- 1/2 Cup Water
- 1/2 Cup Vodka
Instructions
- In a bowl combine the cocoa powder and boiling water.
- Bring the sugar and water to a simmer in a small saucepan. Stirring until sugar is dissolved.
- Add the sugar syrup to the cocoa syrup to a mason jar or whatever you want to use to infuse while in the fridge. Add the vodka, cover and refrigerate for 7 days.
- To use stir or shake well before straining into your bottle. I found I did not need to strain before funneling into my flip top bottle.
- Make sure to shake really well to redistribute the chocolate