Aztec

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (20 ratings)

Serve in a Martini glass

Ingredients:
1 34 oz Bourbon whiskey
12 oz Bénédictine D.O.M. liqueur
14 oz Dutch Cacao white crème de cacao
1 drop Hot pepper sauce (red vinegar-based e.g. Tabasco)
× 1 1 serving
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How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill a Martini glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.
  3. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  4. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
  5. EXPRESS flamed orange zest twist over cocktail, then use as garnish.

Review:

Whiskey with the merest touch of herbal and chocolate liqueurs spiced with a wisp of pepper.

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History:

Adapted from a recipe created in 2007 by Neyah White, Nopa, San Francisco, USA.

Nutrition:

One serving of Aztec contains 200 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.8 standard drinks
  • 32.98% alc./vol. (32.98° proof)
  • 24.7 grams of pure alcohol

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Jeremy Harrold’s Avatar Jeremy Harrold
14th November 2024 at 18:13
I rolled the dice and went for two drops!
On the sweet side but…occasionally that’s okay. The Benedictine and Creme de Cacao work well together, the Bourbon holds it in place and there is a touch (possibly) of heat on the finish. Next time 4 drops.