Cocoa Smoke Cocktail

quite good - October 2019

1.5

oz

Anejo (premium aged) tequila

0.5

oz

creme de cacao liqueur (Hiram Walker)

0.5

oz

ancho chile liqueur: Ancho Reyes Verde

3

dashes

Aztec chocolate bitters

1

twist

orange peel for garnish

1

Fill mixing glass with ice

2

Pour in all ingredients

3

Stir for 30 seconds or until mixture is chilled

4

Strain into a cocktail (martini) glass.

5

Twist / express the orange peel over the surface of the drink. Run it around the rim, then drop the peel into the drink

Tips

The original recipe called for Mezcal, which is very smoky ... but we don't like its oily, heavy texture. If available, try a smoky-flavored Anejo tequila, such as El Tesoro

Source

Author: NYT website