The Strawberry Serenade is a Novel Nightcaps original cocktail that was created for National Strawberry Day after being asked to make a recipe specifically for Mozart Distillery Chocolate Strawberry Liqueur. The drink opts for a dessert-style template that calls for rum accented with the sweet fruit liqueur and chocolate bitters, but instead of the usual heavy cream base, I chose cream of coconut to give it more balance and a dreamy texture. Its name is also a nod to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, an influential composer from the Classical period and the inspiration for the distillery's name.
Stem strawberry, then add to a shaker.
Using a muddler, gently muddle strawberry for 3-5 seconds.
Add rum, chocolate strawberry liqueur, cream of coconut, and bitters to shaker.
Fill shaker with cubed ice.
Shake for 10-20 seconds.
Using a Hawthorne and fine mesh strainer, strain into a coupe glass.
Garnish with chocolate-covered strawberry.