Description
Spicy “Black Diablo” cocktail ignites passion with its bold Mexican-inspired blend of dark spirits and fiery chili heat. Daring mixologists and adventurous drinkers will discover a complex, smoky libation that promises an unforgettable sensory journey.
Ingredients
Scale
Spirits and Liqueurs:
- 1.5 ounces (44 milliliters) black vodka
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) coffee liqueur
- 1/2 ounce (15 milliliters) creme de cassis
- 1/2 ounce (15 milliliters) blackberry liqueur
Bitters and Syrup:
- 2 dashes chocolate bitters
- 1/4 ounce (7.5 milliliters) cinnamon syrup
Garnishes:
- Black sugar rim
- Blackberries
- Red chili thread
- Edible black glitter (optional)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Combine finely ground black sugar with a sprinkle of edible black glitter on a flat surface, creating a dramatic dark coating.
- Take a chilled coupe glass and delicately press the rim into the black sugar mixture, ensuring an even, elegant rim.
- Load a mixing glass with a generous handful of crisp ice cubes to create the perfect chilling environment.
- Pour in a sequence of dark spirits: black vodka, rich coffee liqueur, deep cassis, intense blackberry liqueur, aromatic chocolate bitters, and smooth cinnamon syrup.
- Using a long bar spoon, gently swirl the liquid mixture for approximately 30 seconds, allowing the ingredients to harmonize and cool completely.
- Position a fine-mesh strainer over the prepared coupe glass and delicately pour the cocktail, preventing any ice fragments from entering.
- Artfully arrange skewered blackberries as a striking garnish, complemented by a delicate red chili thread for visual and flavor complexity.
- For an extra touch of glamour, lightly dust the surface with additional edible black glitter, creating a mesmerizing shimmer effect.
Notes
- Double-check the black sugar and glitter mixture has an even, consistent coating when rimming the glass for a professional look.
- Chill the coupe glass beforehand to maintain the cocktail’s temperature and enhance the drinking experience.
- Experiment with different blackberry liqueurs to find the perfect balance of sweetness and depth in the Black Diablo.
- Choose high-quality chocolate bitters to elevate the complexity and richness of the cocktail’s flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 6 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg