Twilight Cacao Dream

Description: Experience an enchanting blend of flavors with the Twilight Cacao Dream, a cocktail designed to highlight the rich and smooth notes of the new cacao liqueur from Above Average Drinks. This cocktail combines sweet, bitter, and aromatic elements to create a sophisticated and luxurious drink perfect for late-night indulgence. Ingredients: - 1.5 oz Above Average Drinks Cacao Liqueur - 1 oz Aged Rum - 0.5 oz Amaretto - 0.75 oz Freshly Squeezed Blood Orange Juice - 0.25 oz Vanilla Bean Simple Syrup - 2 dashes Chocolate Bitters - Orange Peel Twist, for garnish - Cocoa Powder, for rim Instructions: 1. Rim a chilled coupe glass with cocoa powder by lightly moistening the rim with a wedge of blood orange and dipping it into cocoa powder. 2. In a shaker, combine the cacao liqueur, aged rum, amaretto, blood orange juice, vanilla bean simple syrup, and chocolate bitters. 3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until well-chilled. 4. Double strain the mixture into the prepared coupe glass to ensure a smooth texture. 5. Garnish with an orange peel twist by expressing the oils over the drink and placing it on the rim. Serve the Twilight Cacao Dream in a coupe glass. This cocktail is designed to highlight the nuanced flavors of the cacao liqueur, offering a silky richness balanced with citrusy and nutty undertones. Perfect for a refined nightcap or an elegant cocktail hour.