India, July 28 -- Do you really need an excuse to indulge in chocolate? Probably not. But if you're looking for a sign, this is it! July 28 marks National Milk Chocolate Day, and instead of unwrapping yet another bar, why not drink your dessert instead? Enter: the milk chocolate cocktail. Think of it as the chocolate milk you grew up with. but all grown up. Creamy, sweet, and just boozy enough to give you that slow, warm buzz.

Chocolate Milk Martini might sound like something you'd regret ordering at a hotel bar in the early 2000s. But this one's rich without being heavy, and balanced with the sharpness of vodka and the smooth decadence of Irish cream. Plus, it looks fancy. The kind of fancy that makes you feel like you made an effort wh...