Difficulty: Easy

Black Forest Martini

The Black Forest Martini is rich, creamy and decadent – another great dessert cocktail that very much stays true to the name

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What you need

Serve in a Coupe or cocktail (Martini) glass

Garnish Grated chocolate & Maraschino cherry on a pick

Ingredients

How to make

Shake & fine străin into a chilled glass

Contains

Dutch Barn Black Cherry

Bols Créme de Cacao Brown

Double cream

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