Learn How To Make The Best Pistachio Amaretto Martini

Pistachio Amaretto Martini is a delicious upgrade to a Pistachio Martini. So what is this tempting drink? The short answer is that each sip is pure bliss. The longer answer is that a pistachio amaretto martini is a creamy cocktail that consists of pistachio liqueur, white chocolate liqueur, vodka, and amaretto, of course. Then it gets livened up with a tasty garnish of chocolate sauce and crushed pistachios. Sounds incredible, right? It is!

Amaretto

Amaretto is an Italian liqueur that has an almond taste, making it the perfect addition to many alcoholic drinks. It is a staple for your home bar. A little bit goes a long way in drinks because of it’s strong flavor. So don’t be afraid to spend a little more on a great bottle of amaretto because it will last a while!

Of course, you could sip on it by itself for a simple and tasty drink. Because of the sweet, nutty flavor, just pouring a shot or two over ice is a great drink to sip on on a chilly night. Additionally, amaretto is a common ingredient to add to coffee for a warm, spiked drink! Further, many people like to cook with amaretto because of the sweet flavor that it adds to desserts.

Whatever you do with amaretto, it is sure to please your taste buds. It certainly adds an over-the-top taste to this yummy pistachio amaretto martini!

Ingredients

As with all of my martinis, I prefer to mix up them up with alcoholic ingredients only, whenever possible. If you are going to drink extra calories, I like them to have a purpose after all.

Here is what you will need for this tasty pistachio amaretto martini:

• 2 oz Vodka
• 3 oz Pistachio Liqueur
• 1.5 oz White Chocolate Liqueur (Godiva is the best!)
• 0.5 oz Amaretto
• Pistachios finely chopped/almost crushed
• Chocolate Sauce

Instructions

This pistachio amaretto martini recipe is very simple. One of the best parts of this delicious drink is the presentation. So don’t skimp out and skip garnishing the glass. Technically, you don’t need the garnish, but it looks stunning, it’s easy to do, and it adds extra pistachio flavor that is really phenomenal!

If you want a funky glass like the one pictured here, you can buy some of your own here.

Garnishing The Glass

• Place chocolate syrup and chopped pistachios on 2 small, shallow plates.
• Dip rim of martini glass first in the chocolate, then in pistachios.

Making The Martini

• Fill shaker 1/2 way with ice.
• Add vodka, pistachio liqueur, white chocolate liqueur, and amaretto to shaker and shake well.
• Pour into garnished glass.

Mix Up More Dessert Martinis

I’m positive that you will love mixing up this creamy martini for yourself and your friends! If for some reason, you want change things up from time to time, I have more dessert martinis that are sure to please. And the best things about making a dessert martini? They take less than 5 minutes to make, easy cleanup, and you don’t have to share with your children!

Here are some of my must-try dessert martinis:

Tiramisu Martini

Peach Cobbler Martini

Bananas Foster Martini

Snicker Licker Martini

Chocolate Covered Raspberry Martini

And Some Actual Desserts

Italian Pistachio Cookies

White Chocolate Chip Cookies w/Craisins

Cannoli Dip

Rolo Cookies

Cheesecake Cookie Cups