Delicious Turtle Cocktail

December 6, 2024
All the deliciousness of everyone's favorite chocolate, caramel, and pecan Turtle candy in fabulously fun cocktail form! Pecan whiskey, Bailey's Irish Cream, and Kahlua combine with chocolate and caramel syrups to deliver up this delicious Turtle Cocktail treat.

Turtle Cocktail in Martini Glass Topped with Whipped Cream Image
With their delicious combination of pecans and caramel covered in chocolate, we all know and love Turtle clusters, right?  Well, how about enjoying that delicious Turtle combination as a cocktail?? It's a combo that's true cocktail deliciousness, for sure.

Pecan whiskey, Bailey's Irish Cream, and Kahlua combine with chocolate and caramel syrups to deliver up this tasty Turtle Cocktail treat. Pecan whiskey creates the foundation of the drink and provides its signature nutty Turtle flavor. Look for pecan whiskey at your local liquor store -- we use Revel Stoke brand.

Bailey's Irish Cream and Kahlua, both sweet liqueurs, bring notes of vanilla, chocolate, and caramel to the cocktail while also sweetening it. An optional bit of Creme de Cacao can be included to bring even more chocolate flavor, if you'd like.

And to finish off that fabulous Turtle-inspired flavor? Drizzle the cocktail's glass with both chocolate and caramel syrup for extra deliciousness. -- It's a touch that's both beautiful and tasty. Then get ready to serve up Turtle Cocktails for anytime sipping, or as a fun dessert drink.

Pecan whiskey, Bailey's Irish Cream, and Kahlua combine with chocolate and caramel syrups to deliver up this delicious Turtle Cocktail treat.

What's to Love About This Recipe?

  • Easy to make - Simply drizzle a martini glass with chocolate and caramel syrups, shake the cocktail ingredients with ice, and pour. That's all it takes to make this tasty cocktail treat.
  • Fabulous Turtle flavor - Thanks to its combination of pecan whiskey, Bailey's, and Kahlua, enjoy sipping on those fabulous chocolate, caramel, and pecan Turtle flavors! And let me just say, those flavors are so extra-fabulous in fun cocktail form.
  • Versatile - Serve up delicious Turtle cocktails for anytime sipping, a holiday party treat, or as a fun dessert drink.

Whipped Cream and Chocolate Shavings Topping on a Turtle Cocktail Image

Turtle Cocktail Ingredients:

A fun mix of flavors and liqueurs come together to create a tasty Turtle Cocktail. To whip one up, you'll need:

  • Chocolate syrup + caramel syrup - Used to drizzle inside the Turtle Cocktail's glass, these syrups bring chocolate and caramel flavors to the drink, as well as create pretty designs in the glass. We recommend using Hershey's chocolate and caramel syrups in squeeze bottles for ease.

  • Pecan whiskey - Provides the nutty-flavor foundation of the Turtle Cocktail. Available at the liquor store, we use Revel Stoke brand pecan whiskey. If you can't find pecan whiskey, you can use about 1/2 teaspoon almond extract instead, however the cocktail's flavor is way better when made with pecan whiskey.

  • Bailey's Irish Cream - A thick, rich, and sweet liqueur that brings notes of vanilla and chocolate to the cocktail while also adding sweetness.

  • Kahlua - A slightly-sweet coffee flavored liqueur that brings richness and slight hints of caramel to the drink.

  • Creme de Cacao (optional) - This chocolate flavored liqueur is optional, but does enhance the chocolate flavor of the Turtle Cocktail. If including, you can use either clear or brown Creme de Cacao.

  • Milk or almond milk - Enhances the creaminess of the cocktail. Use your preference of whole milk, 2% milk, skim milk, or almond milk. They all work just fine.

  • Whipped cream + chocolate shavings + chopped pecans - Used to beautifully and flavorfully garnish the cocktail. We use Reddi-wip squirt whipped cream, Dove dark chocolate, and very finely chopped pecans. 

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How to Make a Delicious Turtle Cocktail:

Fortunately for us, a tasty little Turtle Cocktail is super easy to make.

To get one started, first drizzle the inside of a martini glass with a little bit of chocolate syrup and caramel syrup. Drizzle each syrup around the inside rim of the glass, then set the glass aside to allow the syrups to drip down the sides into the glass.

Chocolate and Caramel Syrup Drizzle Inside Martini Glass Image

Mix up the Turtle Cocktail itself by combining some Bailey's Irish Cream, Kahlua, pecan whiskey, milk, and Creme de Cacao (optional) in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake the mixture for about 15 seconds until it's well chilled.

Then pour the mixture into the prepared glass.

Pouring Turtle Cocktail Mixture into Martini Glass Image

To finish the Turtle Cocktail off, top it with a squirt of whipped cream, a sprinkle of chocolate shavings, and some finely chopped pecans. And then you're ready to enjoy!

Close-Up of Turtle Cocktail in Martini Glass Image

Serve up these tasty beauties for anytime sipping, a holiday party treat, or as a fun dessert drink. But rest assured no matter when you enjoy them, Turtle Cocktails are one very delicious cocktail treat.


Delicious Turtle Cocktail in Glass Image
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Delicious Turtle Cocktail

Delicious Turtle Cocktail

All the deliciousness of everyone's favorite chocolate, caramel, and pecan Turtle candy in fabulously fun cocktail form! Pecan whiskey, Bailey's Irish Cream, and Kahlua combine with chocolate and caramel syrups to deliver up this delicious Turtle Cocktail treat.
Prep time: 5 MinTotal time: 5 Min

Ingredients

For drizzling in the glass:
  • 1 tsp. chocolate syrup
  • 1 tsp. caramel syrup
For the turtle cocktail mixture:
  • 1/2 oz. Bailey's Irish Cream
  • 1/2 oz. Kahlua
  • 1/2 oz. pecan whiskey
  • 1/4 oz. Creme de Cacao (optional)
  • 1 1/2 oz. milk or almond milk
For toppings:
  • about 2 T. whipped cream
  • about 1/2 tsp. chocolate shavings
  • about 1/2 tsp. finely chopped pecans

Instructions

Prepare the glass:
  1. Drizzle chocolate syrup around the inside rim of a martini glass. Repeat with caramel syrup.
  2. Set martini glass aside and allow syrups to drip down into the glass.
Prepare the turtle cocktail:
  1. Fill a cocktail shaker half full with ice. Add Bailey's Irish Cream, Kahlua, pecan whiskey, milk, and Creme de Cacao (if using). Shake for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
  2. Pour mixture into prepared glass.
  3. Top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and chopped pecans. Serve immediately.
TRACEY'S NOTES:
  1. Pecan whiskey is available at the liquor store; we use Revel Stoke brand. -- It adds amazing pecan flavor to this Turtle Cocktail! If you can't find pecan whiskey, you can use about 1/2 teaspoon almond extract instead, however the cocktail's flavor is way better when made with pecan whiskey.
  2. Creme de Cacao (chocolate flavored liqueur) is optional, but does enhance the chocolate flavor of the cocktail. If including, you can use either clear or brown Creme de Cacao.
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Delicious Turtle Cocktail ~ All the deliciousness of everyone's favorite chocolate, caramel, & pecan Turtle candy in fabulously fun cocktail form! It's a tasty cocktail treat just perfect for anytime sipping, a holiday party treat, or as a fun dessert drink.  www.thekitchenismyplayground.com


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2 comments

  1. This is a whole dessert in a glass and what a fabulous one! Featuring when my link party opens next week. Getting an early start because we're sneaking away :)

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