1.5 oz Brandy
1 oz Raspberry Syrup
0.5 oz Creme de Cacao
0.25 oz St. Germain
2 dashes Aztec Chocolate Bitters
1 oz Heavy Cream
Shake ingredients like crazy for about 20 seconds with cracked ice. Strain into glass and garnish with a raspberry. Shave chocolate onto the top of the drink.
NOTES: Took a run at a Brandy Alexander for this one, which turned out to be Jamie’s favorite drink of the day (and another dessert drink). It was really pretty, and probably palatable to even the most liquor-phobic. It tasted like a milkshake, more than anything else. We DID have to cheat a bit and just go for regular chocolate rather than white chocolate, but until someone wants to sponsor our hobby, we’re going to continue to cut a few corners.
Seriously, fun site. I am a home cook who has just recently discovered that cocktails as beverages can be as–if not more– interesting than a food pairing of a wine.
Obviously seriously amateur at this point, but I bought some Aztec bitters and thought that with a little raspberry liquor, perhaps nice tequila, and a splash of the bitters with some creme de cacao I might have something interesting. Won’t know till I dive in, but enjoy your pages.
Thanks! We’d be interested to hear if you come up with anything good!