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Aztec

A coffee and spicy whiskey cocktail ∙ Stir ∙ 3 min ∙ 32.2%

Ingredients

~199 kcal per serving

1
Servings
  • BourbonBourbon50 ml
  • Bénédictine D.O.M. liqueurBénédictine D.O.M. liqueur15 ml
  • White Crème de CacaoWhite Crème de Cacao10 ml
  • Hot pepper sauce (red vinegar-based e.g., Tabasco)Hot pepper sauce (red vinegar-based e.g., Tabasco)1 dash

Garnish

  • Orange twistOrange twist

Instructions for 1 serving

  1. Pre-chill a glass
  2. Stir all ingredients with ice: Bourbon 50 ml · Bénédictine D.O.M. liqueur 15 ml · White Crème de Cacao 10 ml · Hot pepper sauce 1 dash
  3. Fine strain into the chilled glass
  4. Express flamed an orange twist over the cocktail, then use as garnish

History

Aztec is a modern bourbon-based cocktail with subtle herbal and chocolate undertones, finished with a faint spicy kick. Created in San Francisco in 2007, it offers a smooth yet intriguing complexity perfect for adventurous palates. The drink is slightly sweet but balanced by warmth and spice, suited for intimate evenings or sophisticated gatherings. It leaves a warm and lingering finish.

Tags

  • Whiskey
  • Old Fashioned
  • Latin America
  • Winter holidays
  • After work
  • Vegetarian
  • Lactose-free
  • Coffee
  • Spicy

Tags

  • Whiskey
  • Old Fashioned
  • Latin America
  • Winter holidays
  • After work
  • Vegetarian
  • Lactose-free
  • Coffee
  • Spicy

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