The award-winning, ready-to-serve cocktail brand releases a new indulgent offering in time for the holiday season

NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today, On The Rocks™ Bartender Created Cocktails announces the release of a new limited-edition cocktail: On The Rocks Chocolate Martini.

The holiday season is all about indulgence and dessert is often the sweetest part of any celebration. Bringing those rich, chocolatey flavors into cocktail hour, the Chocolate Martini delivers a dessert-inspired serve with the premium, true-to-cocktail taste On The Rocks is known for, while also being dairy-free. It’s an unexpected addition for hosts looking to make holiday gatherings feel a little more special, or a standout bottle for guests to bring along to any festive occasion.

What is the On The Rocks Chocolate Martini?

• The Chocolate Martini is a decadent twist on a timeless classic. Made with chocolate liqueur and EFFEN^® Vodka. Crafted by On The Rocks Global Ambassador and expert mixologist, Joaquín Simó, as a ready-to-drink offering.

What does the On The Rocks Chocolate Martini taste like?

• Rich silken cocoa in color, the On The Rocks Chocolate Martini has an aroma of decadent chocolate paired with sweet vanilla. As you sip, the cocktail reveals tasting notes of cocoa and dark chocolate layered with a subtle touch of vanilla for a velvety smooth finish.

How can the On The Rocks Chocolate Martini be enjoyed?
The versatile On The Rocks Chocolate Martini can be served two ways to suit any seasonal gathering:

• Cold Serve (Primary)
  • Refrigerate your bottle of Chocolate Martini and chill your martini glass.
  • Add cocktail to the shaker.
  • Shake with ice, then strain into the chilled glass.
  • Garnish with a shaved dark chocolate curl.
  • This serve is best enjoyed well chilled for a smooth, rich and refreshing experience.
• Hot Serve
  • Start with a room-temperature Chocolate Martini.
  • Warm the mug.
  • Heat the Chocolate Martini gently. In a microwave-safe container, heat for about 10 seconds, then check the temperature. Repeat in 10-second pulses only until it is reasonably warm, not boiling.
  • Pour cocktail into the warm mug.
  • Garnish with whipped cream, toasted marshmallows and shaved dark chocolate curls.
  • This serve is best enjoyed immediately while the drink is still warm.

What does expert mixologist and On The Rocks Global Brand Ambassador, Joaquín Simó, have to say about this release?

• “In order to create a bar-quality cocktail experience in a bottle, balance always comes first,” said On The Rocks Global Brand Ambassador and expert mixologist, Joaquín Simó. “Chocolate can be a tricky flavor to balance in a cocktail because it can easily overpower other ingredients. With the smooth character of EFFEN^® Vodka as our base, we found the right balance of decadent milk chocolate and rich dark cocoa notes to create indulgently layered aromas and flavors.”

Where can I purchase the On The Rocks Chocolate Martini?

• On The Rocks Chocolate Martini is available now at retailers for a limited time nationwide in 375mL bottles at $12.99. For additional information about On The Rocks, please visit www.otrcocktails.com or follow the brand on Facebook and Instagram.

About On The Rocks™

On The Rocks was founded in 2015 when a group of restaurateurs and award-winning bartenders left the world of fine dining and embarked upon creating a line of craft-made ready-to-serve bottled cocktails using only the most premium natural flavors – from recipe to manufacturing. The founders pioneered in experiences and places where a bartender was not available, and elevated beverage options in settings where convenience is in demand.

On The Rocks established itself early in the field with premium collaborations in the airline and hotel industries. Life doesn’t wait for the bar; some moments call for a complex drink in an unconventional setting. On The Rocks was crafted to rise to your occasion and bring the bar to you. On The Rocks bottled cocktails are currently available nationwide in popular bottled expressions including: Blue Hawaiian, Cosmopolitan, Espresso Martini, Jalapeño Pineapple Margarita, Margarita, Lemon Drop Martini, Old Fashioned, Strawberry Daiquiri and Whiskey Sour. The portfolio also features a range of On The Rocks canned cocktails including Lime Margarita, Watermelon Margarita and Peach Cosmopolitan. 

About Suntory Global Spirits

As a world leader in premium spirits, Suntory Global Spirits inspires the brilliance of life, by creating rich experiences for people, in harmony with nature. Known for its craftsmanship of premium American whiskeys, including Jim Beam^® and Maker’s Mark^®; Japanese whiskies, including Yamazaki^® and Hibiki^®; and leading Scotch brands including Laphroaig^®, Suntory Global Spirits also produces leading brands such as El Tesoro^® and Hornitos^® tequilas and Roku^® gin, and is a world leader in Ready-To-Drink cocktails, with brands like -196™ (minus one-nine-six) and On The Rocks™ Bartender Created Cocktails.

A global company with approximately 6,000 employees in nearly 30 countries, Suntory Global Spirits is driven by its core values of Growing for Good, Yatte Minahare and Giving Back to Society, and aims to have a positive impact on the planet, consumers and communities. Headquartered in New York City, Suntory Global Spirits is a subsidiary of Suntory Holdings Limited of Japan. For more information, visit www.suntoryglobalspirits.com and www.drinksmart.com.

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