Frozen Nutella Martini Recipe

If you love rich, creamy dessert cocktails, this Frozen Nutella Martini is about to become your new favorite indulgence. It combines smooth vodka, creamy Baileys, coffee-flavored Kahlúa, a subtle splash of amaretto, and plenty of Nutella into one thick, frozen, chocolate-hazelnut cocktail. Everything is blended with ice until velvety smooth, then poured into a martini glass coated with chocolate frosting and crushed graham crackers. A Nutella biscuit on top makes it feel like a dessert and cocktail all in one.

This frozen Nutella martini recipe is especially fun for girls’ nights, holiday parties, cozy fall and winter evenings, Valentine’s Day, dinner parties, or anytime you want a decadent after-dinner cocktail. Unlike a traditional shaken chocolate martini, blending the ingredients with ice creates an almost milkshake-like consistency without needing to add ice cream.

Why You’ll Love This Frozen Nutella Martini

There is something so good about the combination of chocolate, hazelnut, coffee, and creamy Irish cream. Nutella gives the cocktail its signature chocolate-hazelnut flavor while also helping create that thick, creamy consistency. Baileys adds richness, Kahlúa brings in a hint of coffee flavor, and amaretto complements the nuttiness of the Nutella beautifully.

The graham cracker and chocolate frosting rim is another reason this drink is so delicious. Every sip gets a little bit of chocolate frosting and crunchy graham cracker, which makes the entire cocktail taste even more like a frozen dessert.

And while this martini looks impressive, it is incredibly easy to make. Simply add everything to a blender, blend until smooth, decorate your glass, pour, garnish, and serve.

Frozen Nutella Martini Ingredients

Makes 1 large dessert martini

• 1 ½ ounces vodka
• 1 ounce Baileys Irish Cream
• 1 ounce Kahlúa
• ¼ ounce amaretto
• 2–3 tablespoons Nutella
• 1–1 ½ cups ice, or as needed
• Chocolate frosting, for the rim
• Crushed graham crackers, for the rim
• 1 Nutella biscuit or cookie, for garnish

How Much Nutella Should You Use?

I recommend starting with 2 tablespoons of Nutella and adding the third tablespoon if you want a richer, thicker, more chocolate-forward drink.

Three tablespoons will give you a seriously decadent frozen Nutella martini, while two tablespoons allows the Baileys, Kahlúa, and amaretto flavors to come through a little more.

How to Make a Frozen Nutella Martini

Step 1: Prepare the Graham Cracker Rim

Start by crushing your graham crackers into fine crumbs and placing them on a small plate.

Spread a layer of chocolate frosting around the entire rim of your martini glass. You can do this carefully with a butter knife or small spatula. The frosting doesn’t need to be extremely thick—you just want enough for the graham cracker crumbs to stick.

Turn the glass upside down and gently press the chocolate-covered rim into the crushed graham crackers. Rotate the glass until the entire rim is evenly coated.

Place the prepared glass in the refrigerator or freezer while you make your cocktail. This can help firm up the frosting and keep the rim looking beautiful.

Step 2: Add the Cocktail Ingredients to a Blender

Add the vodka, Baileys, Kahlúa, amaretto, Nutella, and ice to a high-powered blender.

Start with about one cup of ice. You can always add more after blending if you want the cocktail thicker.

Step 3: Blend Until Smooth

Blend everything together until the ice is completely crushed and the cocktail has a thick, smooth, frozen consistency.

If the drink looks too thin, add a little more ice and blend again. If it becomes too thick to pour, add a tiny splash of Baileys or vodka and blend briefly.

You are looking for a texture somewhere between a traditional frozen cocktail and a creamy adult milkshake.

Step 4: Pour and Garnish

Remove your prepared martini glass from the refrigerator or freezer and slowly pour the frozen Nutella martini into the center of the glass, being careful not to disturb the graham cracker rim.

Finish with a Nutella biscuit tucked onto the edge of the glass or placed over the top as a garnish.

Serve immediately while the cocktail is cold, thick, and frozen.

Tips for the Perfect Frozen Nutella Martini

One of the biggest tricks with frozen cocktails is getting the ice-to-liquid ratio right. Because different ice cubes and blenders can behave differently, start with less ice and gradually add more. It is much easier to thicken a frozen martini than it is to fix one that has become overly icy.

For an even thicker drink, you can also chill your vodka, Baileys, and Kahlúa beforehand. Starting with cold ingredients means the blender doesn’t have to rely entirely on the ice to chill the cocktail.

You can also place the martini glass in the freezer for 10–15 minutes before serving. Not only does a frosty glass look beautiful, but it also helps your frozen Nutella martini maintain its consistency longer.

What Does a Frozen Nutella Martini Taste Like?

This cocktail tastes like a combination of a chocolate-hazelnut milkshake, a mudslide, and a chocolate martini. Nutella is the dominant flavor, but you will also taste the creamy vanilla and cocoa notes from Baileys, coffee notes from Kahlúa, and a subtle almond flavor from the amaretto.

The vodka provides the traditional martini-style alcoholic base without competing too much with the dessert flavors.

Then you get the chocolate frosting and crushed graham cracker rim, which adds another layer of sweetness and texture with every sip.

Can I Make It Even Creamier?

Absolutely. The Nutella and Baileys already give this cocktail a wonderfully creamy consistency, but if you want an extra-rich frozen martini, you can add a small splash of heavy cream or half-and-half before blending.

You could even turn this into more of a boozy Nutella milkshake by blending in a scoop of vanilla or chocolate ice cream. Just keep in mind that this will make the drink significantly richer and sweeter.

Can I Make Frozen Nutella Martinis for a Party?

Yes! This recipe is easy to multiply for several people. Add multiple servings of the vodka, Baileys, Kahlúa, amaretto, and Nutella to a large blender and then add ice gradually.

When making a larger batch, don’t fill your blender completely to the top with ice at first. Blend the cocktail, check the consistency, and then add additional ice until it reaches the texture you want.

Prepare all of your chocolate frosting and graham cracker martini glasses ahead of time and keep them chilled. Then you can blend the cocktails right before serving.

Frozen Nutella Martini Variations

There are plenty of ways to put your own spin on this frozen dessert cocktail. For an even stronger hazelnut flavor, you could swap the amaretto for hazelnut liqueur. For a more pronounced coffee flavor, increase the Kahlúa slightly or add a small amount of chilled espresso.

Chocolate lovers can drizzle chocolate syrup around the inside of the martini glass before pouring in the frozen cocktail. You could also add chocolate shavings, crushed chocolate cookies, mini chocolate chips, or chopped hazelnuts to the rim.

For an extra-decadent presentation, drizzle slightly warmed Nutella over the finished cocktail right before serving.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need ice cream to make a frozen Nutella martini?

No. One of the best things about this recipe is that you can get a rich and creamy consistency from Nutella, Baileys, Kahlúa, and ice without using ice cream. The result is still decadent but feels more like a frozen cocktail than a traditional milkshake.

What alcohol goes best with Nutella?

Vodka is an excellent base because of its relatively neutral flavor. Creamy and coffee-flavored liqueurs like Baileys and Kahlúa pair especially well with Nutella. Amaretto is another great addition because its sweet almond flavor complements the hazelnut notes.

Can I use more Nutella?

Definitely. If you’re a huge Nutella fan, use the full three tablespoons. Just remember that adding more Nutella will make the cocktail thicker and sweeter, so you may need to adjust the amount of ice slightly.

Why is my frozen martini too watery?

You may simply need more ice. Add a handful of ice cubes and blend again until the drink thickens. Starting with chilled liquor can also help prevent the ice from melting too quickly.

Why is my martini too thick?

Add a very small amount of liquid and blend again. A splash of Baileys works especially well because it loosens the consistency while maintaining the creamy flavor.

Can I prepare this cocktail ahead of time?

The rimmed glasses can absolutely be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated. However, the cocktail itself is best blended immediately before serving. As frozen cocktails sit, the ice begins to melt and separate from the other ingredients.

What can I use instead of graham crackers?

Crushed chocolate cookies, chocolate graham crackers, crushed hazelnuts, chocolate sprinkles, or even crushed Nutella biscuits would all be delicious.

Is this a strong cocktail?

It can be! Even though the Nutella and creamy liqueurs make it taste like dessert, this martini contains vodka plus three different liqueurs. The sweetness can disguise the alcohol, so it is definitely a cocktail to sip and enjoy slowly.

Can I leave out the amaretto?

Yes. The amaretto adds a subtle nutty sweetness, but the drink will still be delicious without it. You could simply omit it or replace it with a small amount of hazelnut liqueur.

Can I make a non-frozen Nutella martini?

Yes. For a traditional Nutella martini, skip the blender and ice used for blending. Combine the cocktail ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake until very cold, and strain into your prepared martini glass. You may want to slightly adjust the Nutella so that it mixes smoothly.

The Ultimate Chocolate Hazelnut Dessert Cocktail

If you are looking for a cocktail that doubles as dessert, this Frozen Nutella Martini checks every box. It is chocolatey, creamy, boozy, frozen, and filled with delicious hazelnut flavor. The combination of vodka, Baileys, Kahlúa, amaretto, and Nutella creates a rich cocktail that feels special enough for a party but is easy enough to blend up whenever you’re craving something sweet.

And don’t skip that chocolate frosting and crushed graham cracker rim. It takes an already delicious frozen Nutella cocktail and turns it into a show-stopping dessert martini. Add the Nutella biscuit garnish, serve it immediately, and you have the perfect frozen chocolate cocktail for entertaining, girls’ nights, holidays, or an after-dinner treat.