Poppy Cocktail
CLASSIC · GIN

Poppy Cocktail

A surprisingly elegant two-ingredient cocktail where botanical gin meets rich chocolate liqueur for a bittersweet, floral experience that punches well above its simplicity.

Ingredients
Gin45 ml
Glassware
Cocktail glass
Chilled.
Flavor
BODYSWEETFRUITACIDHEATSMOKEEARTHBITTER

Cocoa · Dark chocolate · Juniper · Rose · Vanilla

Estimated profile

Method
  1. 1

    Pour 45ml gin and 90ml crème de cacao into a cocktail shaker.

  2. 2

    Fill the shaker with ice.

  3. 3

    Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until well chilled.

  4. 4

    Double-strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

  5. 5

    Serve immediately, ungarnished.

From the Bartender

The ratio here is intentionally cacao-heavy, softening the gin's edge and letting its floral botanicals shine through rather than dominate - resist the urge to rebalance it. A London Dry gin works beautifully, but a botanical-forward gin elevates the floral character even further.

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