The Chocolate Daisy is a refined brandy-and-port cocktail sweetened with grenadine and balanced by fresh lemon juice and powdered sugar. Its velvety, fruity profile makes it an elegant after-dinner sipper.
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Shake with ice and strain into stein or metal cup.
Add ice cubes and decorate with fruit
Cocktails are best served immediately after mixing; prepare ingredients in advance but combine just before serving.
cocktail shaker or mixing glass · bar spoon · jigger or measuring spoon · fine-mesh strainer
Despite its name, it's not chocolatey—the name likely refers to its visual appearance or historical origin. It tastes fruity, slightly sweet, and tart with rich brandy and port notes.
You could substitute with sherry or Madeira for a similar fortified wine character, though the flavor profile will shift slightly.
Yes, pre-chill a coupe or cocktail glass with ice to keep this spirit-forward drink cold and properly balanced.
Cut the lemon in half, use a handheld citrus juicer or squeeze by hand into a fine-mesh strainer to catch seeds.
