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Cacao Nib Cocktail Infusion

Dry, grown-up chocolate depth for brown spirits, coffee, and a late-night soda.

About 1 cupActive: 5 minutesTotal: 48 hours

What you need

Ingredients.

  • 2 tbsp cacao nibs
  • 1 cup bourbon, rum, or nonalcoholic dark spirit alternative

Make it

Method.

  1. 01

    Combine cacao nibs and your chosen base in a clean jar.

  2. 02

    Steep 24 to 48 hours, tasting after the first day.

  3. 03

    Strain through a coffee filter before bottling.

Safety & allergens

Use food-grade cacao nibs only. This is culinary drink-making guidance, not medical advice; refrigerate nonalcoholic infusions promptly.

Use it in

A good next glass.

  • Build a Cacao Nib Boulevardier
  • Stir into cold brew
  • Add depth to an orange soda

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