COFFEE-CHOCOLATE DIGESTIF

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Making your own infused spirits and then sweetening into a liqueur or digestif gives control over the flavor and sweetness level. In this drink, a small glass at the end of a meal helps with digestion and would go well with a variety of desserts from chocolate-based ones to pecan pie.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     beverage

Time 30m

Yield 1 digestif (plus extra infused vodka and simple syrup)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/4 cups vodka
1/4 cup cacao nibs
1/4 cup whole dark-roast coffee beans
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 ounce Averna
3 to 5 dashes of Angostura bitters

Steps:

  • Make the infused vodka: Combine the vodka, cacao nibs and coffee beans in a clean jar and seal. Shake, then infuse at room temperature, out of the sunlight, at least 4 days and up to 1 week. Strain the infused vodka through a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth or a coffee filter.
  • Make the simple syrup: Bring the brown sugar and 1/4 cup water to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved, about 30 seconds. Remove from the heat and let cool.
  • Make the cocktail: Combine 1 1/2 ounces infused vodka with the Averna, bitters and 1/2 ounce of the simple syrup in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until frothy, then strain into a small glass.

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