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Panama Cocktail

A decadent dessert cocktail blending brandy with crème de cacao and cream for chocolate-covered richness.

brandyMedium~20% ABV
MethodShakeGlassCoupeIcenoneGarnishGrated nutmeg
⚠ Contains: 🥛 Dairy, 🍷 Sulfites
Recipe
Serves1
Ingredients
  • 1 ozcognac
  • 1 ozcreme de cacao
  • 1 ozheavy cream
  • Grated nutmeggarnish
Instructions
  1. 1Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
  2. 2Shake well until chilled.
  3. 3Strain into a chilled coupe.
  4. 4Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg.
#classic#savoy#creamy#chocolate#dessert
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History & Origin

The Panama Cocktail appears in the Savoy Cocktail Book as a creamy, dessert-style drink. Named for the Central American nation, perhaps in tribute to the Panama Canal era, this cocktail offers chocolate and cream notes that make it perfect after dinner.

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