Molten Cocoa Loco

This daring cocktail blends the sultry richness of chocolate rum with the fiery bite of spicy tequila, balanced with a kiss of sweet vermouth and a hint of orange. Finished with a smoky cinnamon-sugar rim and flamed orange zest, it’s an adventurous, velvety sipper that ignites the senses. Ingredients: 1.5 oz chocolate rum 1 oz spicy tequila (jalapeño- or habanero-infused) 0.5 oz sweet vermouth 0.5 oz fresh orange juice 0.25 oz agave syrup 2 dashes chocolate bitters Cinnamon-sugar, for rim Orange peel, for garnish Glass: Coupe glass Method: Rim a chilled coupe glass with cinnamon-sugar. In a shaker, add chocolate rum, spicy tequila, sweet vermouth, orange juice, agave, and chocolate bitters. Fill with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into the prepared coupe. Express an orange peel over the drink and, if desired, flame it for added aroma before garnishing. Sip carefully—this cocktail bites back!