The Very Dark Recipe
Seductive blend of housemade chocolate and coffee liqueurs
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Ingredients
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Housemade Chocolate Liqueur
Housemade Coffee Liqueur
The Very Dark Cocktail
Method
Housemade Chocolate Liqueur
- 1
Prepare the Syrup
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine granulated sugar and water. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- 2
Add Cocoa
Once the sugar is dissolved, whisk in the unsweetened cocoa powder until smooth.
- 3
Cool and Flavor
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Allow the mixture to cool completely.
- 4
Combine with Vodka
Once cooled, add vodka and mix well. Pour into a bottle and refrigerate for up to a month.
Housemade Coffee Liqueur
- 5
Brew Coffee
Brew a strong cup of coffee using your preferred method.
- 6
Combine Ingredients
In a separate container, mix the brewed coffee, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- 7
Add Vodka
Once the mixture is smooth, stir in vodka. Pour into a bottle and refrigerate for up to a month.
The Very Dark Cocktail
- 8
Mix the Cocktail
In a shaker, combine the housemade chocolate liqueur and housemade coffee liqueur with ice cubes.
- 9
Shake Well
Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill the mixture.
- 10
Serve
Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with chocolate shavings on top.
