Cinda-rella
Chocolate Strawberries
That is the idea behind this cocktail that I made for Pretty Woman. This cocktail is a little involved, as it involves a bit of work in making the syrup. The payoff is definitely worth it though.
The ingredients may seem odd but each has a specific purpose. The coffee helps to boost the flavor of the chocolate in the bitters and whiskey. The syrup is built to fully convey the intricate flavors of a strawberry. The flavor breakdown of a strawberry is sweet, fruity, slightly acidic, and floral. Simply creating a strawberry syrup would lose the acidity and floral notes.
Ingredients
1.5 oz Whiskeysmith Chocolate whiskey
.5 oz Coffee Liqueur (Oak & Bean or Mr. Black)
1 oz Strawberry & Rosé Syrup
2 dashes Cocoa Bitters
Syrup Ingredients
.5 cups Sugar
.5 cups Water
1 cup Strawberries
.5 cup Rosé
.25 tsp Rose water
Instructions
Syrup:
In a small saucepan, combine water, sugar, and rosé. Heat to dissolve sugar then reduce to about a cup.
Add strawberries and return to a boil. Cut the heat once it is boiling and set aside to infuse until mostly cool.
Strain into a storage container and add rose water.
Store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Cocktail:
Combine all ingredients in a shaker tin and fill with ice.
Shake vigorously for 20-40 seconds.
Strain into a martini or manhattan glass. Garnish a fanned strawberry and serve. Enjoy!