HAWAIʻI in the Kitchen: Chocolate and Roses Cocktail

Our friends at Kōloa Rum Co. have the perfect cocktail for a romantic night at home.
Catherine Toth Fox,
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Chocolate and Roses cocktail using Kōloa Rum. Photo: Courtesy of Kōloa Rum Co.

There’s no better combination for romance than chocolate and roses.

Add a shot of Kōloa Rum Co.’s cacao rum, and your date night just leveled up.

David Honma of the Kauaʻi-based rum company shares his recipe for what he’s calling the Chocolate and Roses cocktail, perfect for Valentine’s Day—or any day with your sweetheart.

Chocolate and Roses Cocktail

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz. Kōloa Kauaʻi Cacao Rum  
  • ¼ oz. fresh orange juice
  • ½ oz. campari or bitter orange liqueur 
  • ¼ oz. sweet vermouth
  • ¾ oz. hibiscus rose syrup
  • 4 drops chocolate bitters
  • Garnish: Orange Slice
  • Glass: Stemless wine

Directions:

Build in shaker. Shake and strain into a glass with a rose ice cube or any large cube. Add an orange slice. 

Creative Notes: Chocolate and Roses is always a Valentine’s favorite. Drinking it together elevates the love. This cocktail is a spirit-forward drink, which is balanced and enhances your sweet evening.

See more recipes from our HAWAIʻI in the Kitchen series here.

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