Cocoa Velvet Nightcap

Description: This soothing after-dinner drink melds the tropical undertones of unaged Barbados rum with the rich, smooth essence of sweet vermouth, enveloped in a gentle hug of chocolate and nutty notes. Perfect for winding down, the Cocoa Velvet Nightcap is an elegant and comforting conclusion to any evening meal. Ingredients: - 1.5 oz unaged Barbados rum - 1 oz sweet vermouth - 0.5 oz dark crème de cacao - 0.25 oz hazelnut liqueur - 2 dashes of chocolate bitters - Orange peel for garnish Instructions: 1. Combine unaged Barbados rum, sweet vermouth, dark crème de cacao, hazelnut liqueur, and chocolate bitters in a mixing glass filled with ice. 2. Stir gently until well-chilled and combined. 3. Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass. 4. Express the oil from an orange peel over the glass, and use it to garnish the drink. Glass: Coupe glass