Chili-Spiced Dark Chocolate and Espresso Cocktail

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A rich and bold cocktail combining the depth of espresso with bittersweet dark chocolate and a kick of chili spice for warmth. This recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, brings together espresso, freshly brewed, dark chocolate liqueur, bourbon for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Prepare chili-infused simple syrup by combining 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1 small dried chili in a saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove chili and cool.
  2. Step 2: In a mixing glass, combine 1 oz freshly brewed espresso, 1 oz dark chocolate liqueur, 1.5 oz bourbon, and 0.5 oz chili-infused simple syrup. Add a pinch of chili powder.
  3. Step 3: Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes and stir gently for 20 seconds until well chilled.
  4. Step 4: Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with 1 tsp dark chocolate shavings on top for an elegant finish.

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