Gentleman's Chocolat
Description
Gentleman's Chocolat is a sophisticated dessert cocktail where the smoky character of Islay whisky harmonizes with the sweetness of chocolate liqueur. This masterpiece by Mizuho Emori won the Best Work Award at the 2008 Suntory The Cocktail Award, featuring mature sweetness reminiscent of whisky bonbons. The cinnamon powder snow-style cocktail glass and shaved bitter chocolate create a visually appealing drink.
Origin
Country of Origin: Japan （2008年）
This cocktail was created by Mizuho Emori for the Free Work Category of the 2008 Suntory The Cocktail Award. By combining the distinctive aroma of Islay whisky with the sweetness of chocolate liqueur, she expressed the mature taste reminiscent of whisky bonbons. The cinnamon powder snow-style glass and shaved bitter chocolate garnish add visual beauty to the presentation.
Birth Date Meaning
A cheerful and generous person who doesn't blame others
The harmonious blend of mature sweetness and smoky whisky represents a person with great capacity and acceptance. The gentleness of chocolate combined with the strength of whisky symbolizes an ideal character that possesses both a warm heart and strong spirit
Famous Quotes
- "A delicious dessert cocktail with mature sweetness like whisky bonbons" - Mizuho Emori
Trivia
- Created by Mizuho Emori, who won the Best Work Award at the 2008 Suntory The Cocktail Award Free Work Category
- Popular as a dessert cocktail featuring mature sweetness like whisky bonbons
- The peat and sea salt aroma of Islay whisky perfectly matches with chocolate
- The snow-style rim with cinnamon powder adds visual appeal
- Recognized as the birthday cocktail for September 14th
Recipe
Ingredients:
- Islay Whisky (Bowmore recommended) - 20 ml
- Mozart Black Chocolate Liqueur - 15 ml
- Kahlúa Coffee Liqueur - 15 ml
- Fresh Cream - 10 ml
Instructions:
- Moisten the rim of the cocktail glass with lemon
- Dip in cinnamon powder and rotate the glass once to create a snow-style rim
- Lightly tap the bottom of the glass to remove excess cinnamon powder
- Add ice to the shaker
- Add Islay whisky, Mozart Black Chocolate Liqueur, Kahlúa, and fresh cream
- Shake vigorously
- Strain into the cinnamon snow-style cocktail glass
- Float shaved bitter chocolate on top to complete