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Cocktail History
The Mocha Rum Toddy is a modern cocktail that was created by Nick Mautone and was first published in his book The Artisanal Kitchen: Holiday Cocktails. It’s a simple variation of the classic Hot Toddy that was inspired by the natural flavor combination of mocha and molasses. It uses coffee as the base, pairs it with dark rum, and adds dark crème de cacao, whipped cream, and cocoa powder to give it a delightful sweetness perfect for post-dinner sipping.
Cocktail Ingredients
To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following ingredients:
Coffee: This is a beverage made from roasted coffee beans and water. I used medium roast coffee.
Dark Rum: This is a type of rum made with sugarcane, spices, and water that has been barrel aged for a long period of time. I used Appleton Estate Special Gold Rum.
Dark Crème De Cacao: This is a liqueur made with dark chocolate, spices, sugar, and alcohol. I used DeKuyper Crème De Cacao Dark Liqueur.
Simple Syrup: This is a sweetener made with white sugar and water. I made mine using this stovetop recipe.
Whipped Cream: This is heavy cream that has been whipped and beaten until it is light and fluffy. I used Reddi-Wip Original Dairy Whipped Topping.
Cocoa Powder: This is cocoa bean that has been ground into a fine powder. I used Ghirardelli Majestic Premium Cocoa Powder.
Bartending Tools
To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following bar tools:
Coffee Maker: This brews hot coffee. I used the Breville Precision Brewer Thermal Coffee Maker.
Jigger: This is used to measure and pour ingredients. I used the Japanese jigger from the A Bar Above 14-Piece Silver Bar Set.
Bar Spoon: This is used to stir ingredients. I used the Barfly Stainless Steel Teardrop Bar Spoon.
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Tasting Notes
This cocktail has the following flavor profile:
• Appearance: Dark almost black-brown color with a frothy white top
• Aroma: Cocoa and cream
• Taste: Warm coffee flavor backed by chocolate and rum spices
• Finish: Hint of more chocolate and bold coffee
Kendall’s Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Kendall’s Take: “I don’t usually find myself craving coffee cocktails or anything coffee flavored for that matter because most are much too bitter for my palate, but the Mocha Rum Toddy was delicious. Not too bitter, not too sweet, and the whipped cream with cocoa sprinkled on top made it extra tasty. If you’re wanting a warm and boozy coffee drink that will get ya there on a chilly evening, this is a winner.”
Recipe
This cocktail recipe was adapted from The Artisanal Kitchen: Holiday Cocktails by Nick Mautone.
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Mocha Rum Toddy
The Mocha Rum Toddy is a modern cocktail that was created by Nick Mautone and was first published in his book The Artisanal Kitchen: Holiday Cocktails. It's a simple variation of the classic Hot Toddy that was inspired by the natural flavor combination of mocha and molasses. It uses coffee as the base, pairs it with dark rum, and adds dark crème de cacao, whipped cream, and cocoa powder to give it a delightful sweetness perfect for post-dinner sipping.
Ingredients
Method
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Make a pot of coffee.
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Pour 4 fl oz coffee into an Irish coffee mug.
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Add rum, dark crème de cacao, and simple syrup.
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Stir for 10-15 seconds.
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Top with whipped cream and cocoa powder.
