The Chocolate Daisy is a sweet, fruit-forward cocktail that combines brandy and port with lemon juice, powdered sugar, and raspberry syrup. This classic aperitif delivers rich, layered flavors with a delicate citrus balance.
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Shake with ice and strain into stein or metal cup.
Add ice cubes and decorate with fruit.
cocktail shaker · strainer · jigger · coupe or cocktail glass
Port is key to the drink's sweetness and complexity. Substituting with dessert wine or sweet vermouth will change the flavor profile but remain drinkable.
Shake all ingredients with ice for 10–15 seconds until the glass frosts, then strain into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass.
Yes—fresh lemon juice is preferred. Use half the juice from a medium lemon (roughly 0.5 oz) for best flavor balance.
Grenadine is listed as an equal substitute. You can also use crème de cassis or homemade berry syrup in a pinch.
Add powdered sugar in quarter-teaspoon increments before shaking. Taste as you go—1/2 tsp is the baseline.
