Midnight Cacao Whisper
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Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- Top up with Filter coffee (hot)
- 0.75 fl oz Single cream / half-and-half
Directions
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Place bar spoon in toddy glass
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Pour first three ingredients into glass
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Top up with hot coffee
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Float cream by pouring slowly over the back of a spoon
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Garnish with coffee beans
Cocktail Description
Grand Marnier's bright orange essence meets the velvety depths of coffee and chocolate in this sophisticated nightcap that warms both body and soul.
The Midnight Cacao Whisper delivers a harmonious balance of bitter coffee, sweet chocolate, and the subtle citrus bite of orange liqueur, all mellowed by a silky layer of cream that gradually filters through the drink as you sip. While it requires some technique to achieve the perfect cream float, the cocktail is relatively straightforward to prepare, demanding only attention to pouring method rather than complex mixing or shaking. This warm, comforting cocktail shines brightest as an after-dinner treat during cool evenings or as the final indulgence before bedtime. Its rich flavor profile pairs wonderfully with desserts featuring similar notes—think chocolate orange tarts, coffee-infused tiramisu, or even simple shortbread cookies that won't overwhelm the drink's nuanced taste.
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