Velvet Aztec

Name: Velvet Aztec
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: cocktail
Ingredients: 1.5 oz aejo tequila; 0.5 oz crme de cacao dark; 0.25 oz ancho reyes chile liqueur; null small chiltepin pepper or a pinch of crushed pepper; 0.75 oz lime juice; 0.5 oz agave syrup; 2 dashes aztec chocolate bitters; 2 dashes orange bitters; null grated cinnamon and dark chocolate shavings for garnish; null ice cubes

Luxurious twist on traditional Chirulín with chocolate and spices

AI Cocktail Info

Serving : 1 cocktail

ABV

25%*

Calories

180*

Net Carbs

11g*

Ingredients:

aejo tequila

crme de cacao dark

ancho reyes chile liqueur

small chiltepin pepper or a pinch of crushed pepper

lime juice

agave syrup

aztec chocolate bitters

orange bitters

grated cinnamon and dark chocolate shavings for garnish

ice cubes

AI Request:Create an original riff on a Chirulín

*Estimated by AI - may vary

Instructions

Description: The Velvet Aztec is a luxurious twist on the traditional Chirulín, a drink known for its use of native South American chiltepin peppers. This new concoction borrows the fiery spirit of the Chirulín and envelops it in a velvety blend of chocolate and spices, reminiscent of ancient Aztec beverages. This innovative cocktail combines the heat of the pepper with the decadence of chocolate and the warmth of winter spices, creating a sensory experience that is both exotic and comforting. Ingredients: - 1.5 oz Añejo Tequila - 0.5 oz Crème de Cacao (dark) - 0.25 oz Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur - 1 small chiltepin pepper (or a pinch of crushed pepper) - 0.75 oz Freshly squeezed lime juice - 0.5 oz Agave syrup - 2 dashes Aztec chocolate bitters - 2 dashes Orange bitters - Grated cinnamon and dark chocolate shavings for garnish - Ice cubes Glass: Serve in a chilled old-fashioned glass. Instructions: 1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the chiltepin pepper with the agave syrup to release its heat. 2. Add the añejo tequila, Crème de Cacao, Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur, freshly squeezed lime juice, chocolate bitters, and orange bitters. 3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until well-chilled. 4. Double strain the mixture into the chilled old-fashioned glass filled with ice cubes to catch any pepper remnants. 5. Lightly grate cinnamon over the top and sprinkle with a few dark chocolate shavings. 6. Serve immediately, inviting your guest to stir the cocktail to infuse the cinnamon and chocolate flavors throughout the drink. The Velvet Aztec is the perfect fusion of ancient and modern, delivering a spicy kick smoothly wrapped in chocolate's embrace, ideal for a cozy evening or a sophisticated gathering.

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