Cocoa-Currant Cocktail

Recipe from Arrows Restaurant

Adapted by Jonathan Miles

Published September 19, 2009

  • Joel Page for The New York Times
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Arrows Restaurant in Ogunquit, Me., had a request for a signature wedding cocktail utilizing cocoa powder. The bartender devised one in which gin is shaken with red currant sorbet and cocoa-infused simple syrup, then served in a glass rimmed with cocoa powder. It’s a lively, complex drink — a far cry from the weak gin-and-tonics that once defined wedding reception drinking. —Jonathan Miles

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Ingredients

Yield:1 drink

  • Lemon wedge for rimming the glass

  • cocoa powder, for rimming the glass

  • 2 ounces gin

  • 1 teaspoon cocoa-infused simple syrup*

  • ¼ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice

  • 1 small scoop red currant sorbet (or raspberry sorbet)

  • Edible flower, for garnish (optional)

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Nutritional analysis per serving

63 grams carbs; 394 calories; 4 grams monosaturated fat; 7 grams saturated fat; 12 grams fat; 32 grams fiber; 25 milligrams sodium; 17 grams protein; 13 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Rim a chilled cocktail glass by swabbing the exterior of the rim with a wedge of lemon, then rolling the rim in cocoa powder to coat evenly. Shake off excess.

  2. Step 2

    Combine liquid ingredients and sorbet in a cocktail shaker with ice, and shake. Strain into the prepared glass, and garnish with the flower.

Tip

  • *To make cocoa-infused simple syrup, combine ½ cup water and ½ cup sugar in a saucepan over high heat; bring to a boil, and cook until sugar is dissolved. Stir in 1½ teaspoons cocoa powder and let cool. Chill until ready to use.

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Val

This just didn’t work for me, but what didn’t help was that I wasn’t sure about the amounts - measures would be easier. Shame because it sounds so good!

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Adapted from Arrows Restaurant

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