Valentine's Day might have been made by the greeting card companies, but we love any excuse to eat more chocolate. Pair it up with some whiskey and you've really got the perfect couple.
Making the chocolate infused whiskey for this recipe takes a few days, so plan accordingly. Just like any good relationship, this takes a little work (but it's worth it).
This delicious drink is a little bit sweet, a little bit smoky (thanks to the rye) and definitely sexy. A perfect aperitif to mix up for your special someone to enjoy on Valentine's Day. Allow 3 days to infuse your rye.
Author:
High Camp Flasks
Ingredients
Chocolate Infused Rye (make this first)
16oz of Frey Ranch Rye or your favorite rye
0.5 cups Cocoa Nibs
1 Vanilla Bean
Chocolate Old Fashioned
2.5oz Chocolate Infused Rye
0.5oz Simple Syrup
3 Dashes Orange Bitters
1 Brandied Cherry
1 Chocolate-Dipped Orange Peel
Directions
Chocolate Infused Rye
Add rye, cocoa nibs, and vanilla bean into an airtight container
Infuse at room temperature for at least 3 days shaking once daily
Strain using a fine-mesh strainer
Chocolate Old Fashioned
Combine rye, simple syrup, and bitters in your Highball Shaker
Stir and strain over ice
Garnish with a brandied cherry and chocolate-dipped orange peel
