Te Amo

Ingredients

2 oz

El Tesoro Añejo Tequila

³⁄₄ oz

Cocchi Vermouth di Torino

2 tsp

Marie Brizard Cacao Blanc White Crème de Cacao

1 tsp

Cynar

1 dash

Death & Co House Orange Bitters

1 dash

Bittermens Xocolatl Mole Bitters

1 dash

Bittermens Hellfire Habanero Shrub

1

orange twist as garnish

Stir it Up

1. Stir all ingredients over ice
2. Strain into martini glass
3. Garnish with orange twist

Background & History

"Some of our cocktails use several ingredients in such tiny amounts that we premix them in a cheater bottle to speed up service. Tickel Juice -- a two-to-one blend of white crèeme de cacao and Cynar -- originated with this drink." - Brad Farran

Notes & Review

Te amo Te Amo. A great stirred tequila cocktail. It has a lovely nose and is velvety to sip. Lots going on here but it comes together nicely. Chocolate, orange, bitter but sweet, with a tinge of spiciness as it goes down.