If you're in the mood for a drink that can also satisfy your sweet tooth, a chocolate martini may fit the bill. This decadent version of the traditional martini features vodka, chocolate liqueur and a spritz of chocolate syrup for extra richness. Even James Bond would crave this shaken martini...if he were a chocoholic.

Don't shy away from this luscious drink, thinking that a drink this special must be hard to make. It isn't hard at all. In fact, the drink is a very simple way to impress your friends and your palate, and requires just four ingredients.

Enjoy a drink and a dessert at the same time with a luscious martini that will satisfy your chocolate cravings. This article provides the simple steps to create this sweet and sophisticated drink.

• Gather these ingredients and helpful tools which will enable you to mix and serve a decadent chocolate martini.

• 2 ounces vodka

• 1/2 ounce Chocolate Liqueur

• Chocolate syrup

• Ice

• With all of the tools and ingredients ready, the preparation time for this potent chocolate drink is less than five minutes.

1. Swirl a thin layer of chocolate syrup inside the martini glass.Cocktail Times: Chocolate Martini
2. Toss some ice into your cocktail shaker.Drink Swap: Chocolate Martini Recipe
3. Use a jigger to measure the vodka and add it to the shaker.A Chef's Table: Chocolate Martini
4. Pour the chocolate liqueur into the shaker.Perfect Entertaining: Chocolate Martini
5. Put the top on the shaker and shake thoroughly to chill the drink.About.com: How to Shake Cocktails
6. Pour the drink into the prepared glass, using a strainer to keep the ice in the shaker.

• Create chocolate martinis with a variety of flavor profiles simply by swapping or adding a few ingredients.Poubelle.com: What is a Flavor Profile?

1. Substitute other spirits like brandy or light rum for the vodka.Cocktail Times: Chocolate Martini
2. Make the drink taste like chocolate-dipped fruit by using raspberry flavored vodka and garnishing with sliced fruit.Chocolate Drink Recipes: Chocolate Raspberry Martini
3. Use vanilla vodka in place of regular vodka for added sweetness.WhatToDrink.com: Chocolate Martini Recipe
4. Add a splash of half and half for extra creaminess.DrinksMixer.com: Godiva Chocolate Martini Recipe
5. To create a Mexican chocolate martini, add tequila and coffee liqueur.Food Network: Mexican Chocolate Martini Recipe
6. Add espresso and creme de cacao to mix a chocolate espresso martini.Food Network: Chocolate Espresso Martini Recipe
7. Mix in some vanilla vodka, creme de cacao and pecan liqueur for the flavor of a chocolate turtle martini.Food Network: Rob's Chocolate Turtle Martini Recipe

For added variation, try these additional ideas:

1. Keep the martini cold longer by chilling the glass before adding the chocolate syrup.About.com: How to Chill Glassware
2. Rim the glass] with cocoa powder or powdered sugar.The Martini Diva: How to Rim a Cocktail Glass
3. Garnish with chocolate shavings or a mint leaf for extra flavor.Johnnie Martini: Martini Toppings