A classic never goes out of style. As it happens, in this libation, the warmth of brandy slowly seeps through silky, rich cream. While a dusting of nutmeg is usually part of the ritual, the addition of cocoa powder complements the distinct chocolate flavoring of the liqueur, with sweet yet pungent aromatics. Rimming the glass provides a textural and decorative touch. The drink’s complexity is slowly revealed, one sip at a time.
Ingredients
- Rimming mix
- 1½ ounces brandy
- 1 ounce dark crème de cacao
- 1 ounce fresh cream
How to Make It
- Prepare a cocktail glass with the rimming mix. Combine brandy, crème de cacao, and cream in a mixing glass filled with cracked ice. Shake vigorously, and strain into the prepared glass.
- Place 2 tablespoons of lemon juice in a saucer. Mix together 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder, ½ teaspoon sugar, and 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg and spread on a second saucer. Carefully tip your glass toward the first saucer at about a 45-degree angle.
- Dip the glass into the juice, rotating the glass through the juice so that about ¼ inch of the outer edge of the rim becomes moist. Repeat the process with the glass in the second saucer, coating the outer lip of the glass with the rimming mix.
