Jun 09 2026
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The Fate Of Ophelia Recipe

Time45m
Serves2

Velvety citrus spice with a luxurious chocolate finish Dark chocolate washed cognac, saffron infused orange bitters, persimmon, cardamom, lime

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Flavor Enhancers

Fruits

Method

Preparation of Ingredients

  1. 1

    Melt Dark Chocolate

    In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate over a pot of simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.

  2. 2

    Prepare Cognac Mixture

    In a shaker, combine the cognac, saffron, and orange bitters. Allow the saffron to infuse for about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Prepare Fruits

    Peel and slice the persimmon into thin wedges. Juice the lime and set aside.

Mixing and Assembly

  1. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Add the melted dark chocolate to the cognac mixture and stir well to combine.

  2. 5

    Add Fruit and Spice

    Gently fold in the persimmon slices and the lime juice into the chocolate-cognac mixture. Add whole cardamom pods for an aromatic touch.

  3. 6

    Chill and Serve

    Pour the mixture into serving glasses and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled, garnished with additional persimmon slices if desired.

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