Theobroma

2 oz Reposado Tequila
1⁄2 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Antica Formula
1⁄2 oz Amer Picon (or Averna)
1⁄4 oz Crème de Cacao
1 ds Bitters, Bittermens Xocolatl Mole (or one teaspoon mezcal)
1 twst Orange peel
Instructions

Stir, strain, up, twist.

Notes

Clarke provides the alternative ingredients for those who don't have access to Picon (or a good replica) or Bittermens mole bitters (which were not widely available at the time).

Cocktail summary
Created by
Paul Clarke, Cocktail Chronicles
Year
2009
Is an
authentic recipe
Reference

http://www.cocktailchronicles.com/2009/05/03/3030-17-theobroma/

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  • Just ok. Interesting combo.
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Comments

Verrrrrry interesting. Made with La Gritona tequila, Cocchi's Dopo Teatro, Amer dit Picon from Golden Moon, and homemade creme de cacao. Part of me thinks it's missing something....I almost want it to be a *bit* sweeter, which makes sense. The folks at Golden Moon told me they modeled their Amer after the original Amer Picon and is much less sweet than the current version. Either way, it's already very good.