The Bird of Paradise, featuring Tequila Reposado, Creme de Cacao, and Amaretto
The Bird of Paradise
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Dessert Cocktail
The Bird of Paradise cocktail is here, a decadent dessert drink that will erase all temptation to raid your kid's candy Easter basket. Why settle for Peeps when you can have this?
Cimarron Reposado Tequila anchors the drink with subtle warmth, bringing vanilla softness along with intriguing hints of salt, pepper, and gentle florals. Amaretto follows, adding sweet almond notes, a sophisticated echo of childhood favorites. Tempus Fugit Crème de Cacao rounds out the mix with rich, authentic chocolate flavor, providing just enough sweetness to satisfy without overpowering.
Balanced, layered, and complex, the Bird of Paradise surprises from the first sip. It's sweet, of course, but perfectly measured—the tequila's character shines clearly through the almond and chocolate, creating a harmonious blend of flavors. A dusting of freshly grated nutmeg isn't just for looks; it's a crucial addition, tying together the drink's chocolate and almond notes with subtle warmth and spice.
Rather than cloying sugar, expect delicate floral undertones and a pleasing balance of sweet, bitter, and sour notes that unfold with each sip. Rich with cocoa, gently sweetened by almond, warmed by tequila, and finished with aromatic nutmeg.
So let the kids keep their candy—adults have the Bird of Paradise.
Ingredients
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1.25 oz Cimarron Reposado Tequila
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0.75 oz Tempus Fugit Crème De Cacao
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0.5 oz Amaretto
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1.5 oz half and half (or preferred dairy substitute)
Directions
Shake all ingredients in a shaker with ice.
Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
Grate nutmeg on top of the cocktail for garnish.
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