Cocktail recipe

Abidjan Cocoa Ember

Abidjan Cocoa Ember takes an Ivorian-inspired direction, with cocoa depth, ember spice and rounded sweetness. It gives the drink a clearer sense of place than a generic modern cocktail.

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Abidjan Cocoa Ember

Description

Brandy’s oak and dried fruit give the cacao nib syrup a warm base, while bitters keep the roast from becoming too sweet. Orange tincture and expressed peel echo the combination of dark chocolate and orange zest. It drinks like an Old Fashioned with a darker, cocoa-led finish.

Ingredients

  • 50 ml Brandy
  • 10 ml Cacao nib syrup
  • 2 dashes Bitters
  • 5 ml Orange tincture
  • Ice
  • Expressed citrus peel

Equipment needed

Bar Spoon – Used to stir the drink smoothly with ice before serving.

Instructions

  1. Add the liquid ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
  2. Shake hard for 12 to 15 seconds until the drink is properly chilled.
  3. Fine strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice or served straight up.
  4. Garnish to echo the main flavour and serve immediately.

Recommended glassware

Coupe Glass
Coupe Glass (Recommended)

An elegant stemmed glass for shaken or stirred cocktails served up.

120–240 ml Stemmed glass with a broad shallow bowl.

Best for: Daiquiri, Sidecar, Manhattan served up, Gimlet, Clover Club.

Garnish: Great for expressed citrus peels, cherries, and small edible flowers.

Highball Glass
Highball Glass

A tall everyday glass for mixed drinks with ice and a longer pour.

Useful alternative if the primary glass is not available.

240–350 ml Tall cylindrical shape with room for ice and mixer.

Best for: Moscow Mule, Dark and Stormy, Scotch Highball, Rum and Coke, Mojito variations.

Garnish: Good for wedges, spears, herbs, and long-drink garnishes.

Quick facts

5 minutes Easy Approx. 16% ABV 0.3 alcohol units 255 kcal Fresh ice Mocktail
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