Shake Things Up: Ice Cream Martinis for Your Next Sweet Escape

Shake Things Up: Ice Cream Martinis for Your Next Sweet Escape

There's nothing quite like a cold scoop of ice cream—unless it's swirled into a silky cocktail and served in a frosty martini glass. Meet the ice cream martini: a playful spin on a classic that's part milkshake, part cocktail, and entirely irresistible. Whether planning a cozy Valentine's Day date night or simply wanting to impress friends with a decadent after-dinner drink, this creamy concoction is your new favorite way to chill.

What Is an Ice Cream Martini?

An ice cream martini is precisely what it sounds like—a dreamy blend of ice cream and liqueur, shaken or blended into a sip-worthy delight. Think of it as a grown-up milkshake with a glamorous twist. Unlike a traditional margarita or espresso martini, these drinks start with a base of vanilla ice cream, chocolate ice cream, or even strawberry ice cream, then swirl in flavor-packed spirits like vanilla vodka, coffee liqueur, or white chocolate liqueur.

Martini Recipes to Try at Home

Here are a few inspired recipes to shake (or stir) your taste buds:

1. Chocolate Martini à la Mode

Ingredients:

  • 1 scoop of chocolate ice cream

    • Clementine's Midnight Pleasures, Chocolate Dreams or Chocolate Cabernet

  • 1 oz chocolate liqueur

  • 1 oz whipped cream vodka

  • Crushed chocolate cookies for the garnish

Shake everything in a cocktail shaker with ice, strain into a martini glass, and top with your cookie garnish. Dessert is served.

2. Strawberries & Crème Dream

Ingredients:

  • 1 scoop of strawberry ice cream

    • Clementine's Strawberries 'n Cream or Strawberry Balsamic White Pepper

  • 1 oz strawberry liqueur

  • 1 oz amaretto

  • Fresh strawberries to garnish

This one tastes like a pink cloud of happiness. Pair it with a rom-com and thank us later.

3. Coffeehouse Crave

Ingredients:

  • 1 scoop vanilla ice cream

  • 1 oz coffee liqueur

  • ½ shot espresso

  • Optional: splash of vanilla vodka

It's like an affogato with extra buzz—perfect for late-night conversations or brunch upgrades.

4. Grasshopper Remix

Ingredients:

  • 1 scoop mint gelato

  • 1 oz crème de menthe

  • 1 oz crème de cacao

The Grasshopper has entered its cool, creamy era. Serve chilled and sip slowly.

Need a Lighter Option?

Cutting back? No problem. You can turn these recipes into a mocktail by swapping liqueurs for syrups and keeping the ice cream as your base. Try coffee syrup instead of coffee liqueur, or strawberry purée instead of strawberry liqueur. Same creamy vibes—zero proof.

Ready to Stir Things Up?

Grab your favorite ice cream flavors, chill your martini glass, and press play on our full video tutorial to shake up your next party or date night. Whether a cocktail connoisseur or an adventurous home bartender, these dessert drinks are your ticket to creamy, dreamy magic in a glass.

Pro Tip: Swing by any Clementine's Ice Cream parlor and let us help you pick the perfect scoop to start your cocktail adventure—after all, life's too short to skip the garnish.

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