Chocolate Bourbon Cocktail
The Chocolate Bourbon Cocktail is a rich and inviting drink that blends the smooth warmth of bourbon with luscious chocolate notes. Perfect for cozy nights, special occasions, or simply treating yourself, this indulgent cocktail offers a perfectly balanced fusion of flavors that is easy to make at home and customizable to your taste.
- Author: Mary
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Base Ingredients
- 2 ounces good-quality bourbon
- 1 ounce chocolate liqueur
- 1 ounce fresh cream or half-and-half
- 0.5 ounces simple syrup or honey
- Ice cubes (for shaking and optionally serving)
Optional Garnishes
- Shaved chocolate
- Cinnamon stick
- Twist of orange peel
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather bourbon, chocolate liqueur, fresh cream, simple syrup, and ice. Optionally chill your serving glass in advance to keep the cocktail cool longer.
- Shake It Up: In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 ounces bourbon, 1 ounce chocolate liqueur, 1 ounce fresh cream, and 0.5 ounces simple syrup. Add plenty of ice, seal the shaker, and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill and blend flavors thoroughly.
- Strain and Serve: Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe or rocks glass. You may choose to avoid adding ice from the shaker for a smooth, velvety finish or serve over fresh ice as preferred.
- Garnish and Enjoy: Add your favorite garnish such as shaved chocolate, a cinnamon stick, or an orange twist to enhance both taste and presentation, then sip slowly to savor the rich blend.
Notes
- Choose quality bourbon for a smoother, more flavorful cocktail.
- Balance sweetness by adjusting the amount of simple syrup gradually to avoid overpowering the drink.
- Use fresh cream to ensure a silky texture and richer flavor.
- Chill your glass beforehand to maintain the cocktail’s temperature longer.
- Shake vigorously to create a perfect froth and fully merge flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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