Midnight Velvet

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A rich, velvety cocktail blending bourbon, coffee liqueur, and dark chocolate for a decadent nightcap. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together Bourbon, Coffee liqueur, Dark chocolate syrup 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: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktail cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a shaker filled with ice, combine 2 oz bourbon, 1 oz coffee liqueur, and 0.5 oz dark chocolate syrup. Add 2 dashes orange bitters and a pinch of grated nutmeg.
  2. Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well-chilled and slightly frothy.
  3. Step 3: Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a coffee bean and a dusting of cocoa powder.

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