A Sweet Drink For Your Special Someone
Valentine's Day might have been made by the greeting card companies, but we love any excuse to eat more chocolate. Pair it up with some whiskey and you've really got the perfect couple.
Making the chocolate infused whiskey for this recipe takes a few days, so plan accordingly. Just like any good relationship, this takes a little work (but it's worth it).
Chocolate Old Fashioned
This delicious drink is a little bit sweet, a little bit smoky (thanks to the rye) and definitely sexy. A perfect aperitif to mix up for your special someone to enjoy on Valentine's Day. Allow 3 days to infuse your rye.
Ingredients
Chocolate Infused Rye (make this first)
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455mL of Frey Ranch Rye or your favorite rye
- 0.5 cups Cocoa Nibs
- 1 Vanilla Bean
Chocolate Old Fashioned
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70mL Chocolate Infused Rye
- 15mL Simple Syrup
- 3 Dashes Orange Bitters
- 1 Brandied Cherry
- 1 Chocolate-Dipped Orange Peel
Directions
Chocolate Infused Rye
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Add rye, cocoa nibs, and vanilla bean into an airtight container
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Infuse at room temperature for at least 3 days shaking once daily
- Strain using a fine-mesh strainer
Chocolate Old Fashioned
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Combine rye, simple syrup, and bitters in your Highball Shaker
- Stir and strain over ice
- Garnish with a brandied cherry and chocolate-dipped orange peel.
