Author: M. Carrie Allan
Location: New York City, NY, USA
Year Created: 2016
Born from R&D for one of the creator's Washington Post columns, the Cocoa Smoke combines mezcal, white chocolate liqueur, chocolate, and ancho chile into a bold cocktail that balances rich sweetness with smoky depth and a touch of spice.
Base Spirit: Mezcal
Method: Stirred
Serving Size: 1
Add mezcal, white crème de cacao, ancho chile liqueur, and chocolate bitters to a mixing glass.
Fill mixing glass with cubed ice.
Using a bar spoon, stir for 30-45 seconds until well-chilled and slightly diluted.
Using a julep strainer, strain into a coupe glass.
Garnish with orange twist.