Brandy Cacao Serenade

Name: Brandy Cacao Serenade
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: cocktail
Ingredients: 1.5 oz christian brothers vsop brandy; 0.5 oz xtabentn; 0.25 oz chamoy; 0.5 oz lime juice; 0.5 oz cynar amaro; 2 dashes chocolate bitters; 0.25 oz simple syrup

Sophisticated riff on Brandy Sour with rich, exotic flavors

AI Cocktail Info

Serving 1 cocktail

ABV

19%*

Calories

168*

Net Carbs

9g*

Ingredients

christian brothers vsop brandy xtabentn chamoy lime juice cynar amaro chocolate bitters simple syrup

AI Request

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Method

Instructions

#### Description: A sophisticated and intriguing riff on the classic Brandy Sour, the Brandy Cacao Serenade brings together the rich flavors of Christian Brothers VSOP brandy with the exotic essence of xtabentún, the tangy bite of chamoy, and the zesty brightness of lime juice. This cocktail is rounded out by the bittersweet complexity of Cynar Amaro and a touch of chocolate bitters, making it a deeply layered experience. Served in a chilled coupe glass, it's a sensory journey that's perfect for the adventurous palate. #### Ingredients: - 1.5 oz Christian Brothers VSOP brandy - 0.5 oz xtabentún - 0.25 oz chamoy - 0.5 oz fresh lime juice - 0.5 oz Cynar Amaro - 2 dashes chocolate bitters - 0.25 oz simple syrup (optional, to taste) #### Instructions: 1. Chill a coupe glass by filling it with ice water. 2. In a cocktail shaker, combine the Christian Brothers VSOP brandy, xtabentún, chamoy, fresh lime juice, Cynar Amaro, and chocolate bitters. 3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until well-chilled. 4. Discard the ice water from the coupe glass. 5. Strain the cocktail into the chilled coupe glass. 6. Garnish with a lime twist or a brandied cherry if desired. Enjoy the Brandy Cacao Serenade—an innovative and harmonious blend of flavors that will delight and intrigue.

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