Mixology

Nutcracker Daiquiri

MIXOLOGY RECIPE

Nutcracker Daiquiri

Reminded of the chocolate-covered cherries so popular during the winter season, Mixologist Mark Kelp, of Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas, delicately couples warm cinnamon with the rich notes of hazelnut and vanilla of TEALEAVES Nutcracker blend.

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Nutcracker Daiquiri

Created at Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas, by Mixologist Mark Kelp.

Finished with a chocolate-covered Luxardo cherry, the Nutcracker Daiquiri creates an elegant balance of sweet cherries, subtly spiced rum and creamy tea to evoke the warmth and tradition of the holiday season.

Servings: 1 Cocktail

Keywords: Mixology, Cocktail, Holiday

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 0 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

Instructions

Ingredients

  • TEALEAVES Nutcracker Tea
  • Zacapa 23
  • Cherry Infused Simple Syrup
  • Cinnamon
  • Lime Juice
  • Crème de Cacao
  • Cherry Bitters
  • Luxardo Cherry (for garnish)
  • White Chocolate, melted (for garnish)
  • Dark Chocolate, melted (for garnish)

    • Instructions

    1. Dip the Luxardo Cherry in white chocolate, then dip again in dark chocolate.
    2. Let cool in the fridge.
    3. Combine all the cocktail ingredients in a cocktail shaker.
    4. Shake vigorously.
    5. Serve in a daiquiri glass.

    Notes

    In time for the holidays, TEALEAVES, in a collaboration with 15+ ballet companies, 10+ luxury hotel partners, and an antiquarian horologist, launched the worldwide Nutcracker #AfternoonTEALEAVES: Gifts of Time initiative. The project is a twist to the traditional gift guide that offers experiential pairings to afternoon tea, themed after the story of the Nutcracker, and celebrates the arts, true craftsmanship, and spending quality time with others.

    Piece together your real-life Nutcracker fairytale and explore various ‘Gifts of Time’. Journey to Nutcracker.AfternoonTEALEAVES.com.