French Kiss Recipe

By Nick Mautone

Total Time: Under 5 mins | Active Time: Under 5 mins | Makes: 1 drink

For this cocktail from author and former Gramercy Tavern managing partner Nick Mautone, look for white crème de cacao (clear white-chocolate liqueur) in better liquor stores. DeKuyper makes a good one.

This recipe was featured in our 2006 Killer Apps menu.

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 ounces orange-infused vodka
1 1/2 ounces white crème de cacao
Grated orange zest (optional)
Cocoa powder (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

Pour the vodka and white crème de cacao into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Stir briskly until the shaker is frosted and beaded with sweat.
Strain into a cocktail glass and sprinkle zest and/or cocoa powder on top.

Variation: Drop a white-chocolate kiss into the drink and sprinkle orange zest on top.

SOURCE: http://www.chow.com/recipes/10014-french-kiss