Midnight Citrus Reverie

Description: A multidimensional cocktail blending the brightness of sweet citrus with a mysterious, smoky undertone. Creamy coconut and a whisper of coffee liqueur envelop the senses, while dark chocolate and a hint of hazelnut glide through the finish. The experience is both fresh and decadent, leaving a nutty, aromatic trail on the palate. Ingredients: - 1 oz mezcal (for a smoky base) - 1 oz coconut cream (for creamy texture) - 3/4 oz fresh blood orange juice - 1/2 oz lemon juice - 1/2 oz coffee liqueur - 1/2 oz crème de cacao (dark) - 1/4 oz hazelnut liqueur (such as Frangelico) - 1/4 oz simple syrup (optional, to taste) - 1 dash orange bitters - Blood orange peel and dark chocolate shavings, for garnish Glass: Serve in a chilled coupe glass. Preparation: In a shaker, add mezcal, coconut cream, blood orange juice, lemon juice, coffee liqueur, crème de cacao, hazelnut liqueur, simple syrup, and bitters. Add ice and shake vigorously until well-chilled and creamy. Double strain into the coupe. Express the oils of the blood orange peel over the drink and discard the peel. Garnish with a sprinkle of dark chocolate shavings.