Blood Orange & Chocolate Cocktail
The blood orange & chocolate cocktail perfectly exemplifies the classic dessert combination of orange and chocolate. A sophisticated dessert-like drink served chilled in a martini cocktail or coupe glass, its deep hues and intricate profile make it a fabulous choice, ideal for a special occasion or an after-dinner drink.
What you’ll need
Ingredients
- vodka20ml
- White crème de cacao10ml
- Fresh orange juice30ml
- Blood orange puree30ml
- Pure crane syrup (adjust to taste)5ml
- Ice cubesFor shaking
- Orange wheelFor garnish
Method
- Step 1
To thoroughly chill a martini cocktail glass or coupe glass, place it in the freezer.
- Step 2
In a cocktail shaker, mix together the vodka, white crème de cacao, orange juice, blood orange puree and cane syrup.
- Step 3
Add ice cubes into the shaker, secure the top and vigorously shake for 15-20 seconds until the surface is well cooled and frosted.
- Step 4
Strain the mixture into a chilled glass, garnish with an orange wheel and serve immediately.
Tips & Suggestions
Before placing the orange wheel, gently flame it with a kitchen torch or lighter (briefly and away from the drink) to caramelise the sugars, releasing more fragrant oils and creating a dramatic impact.
After straining, finely grate a little amount of high-quality dark chocolate straight onto the drink’s surface, as the delicate scent heightens the crème de cacao's presence.
FAQs
The key distinction is colour; brown crème de cacao incorporates caramel colouring, resulting in a deeper tint, whilst white crème de cacao is translucent. Their flavour profiles are extremely similar, with both featuring sweet chocolate overtones.
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