A Valentine’s Day Cocktail You Need To Try - Chocolatey Hibiscus & Citrus Cocktail to Share

Written By: Anthony Rossetti

January 29, 2025

A Valentine’s Day Cocktail You Need To Try -  Chocolatey Hibiscus & Citrus Cocktail to Share

Midnight Embrace — A Cocktail of Mystery and Desire

For the enigmatic, the refined, and those who savor life's deeper pleasures.


The Midnight Embrace is as captivating as a stolen kiss at twilight—bold, complex, and undeniably alluring. Rich rum and whiskey create a warm, seductive base, while tart hibiscus tea and indulgent chocolate weave in layers of intrigue. A splash of fresh lemon juice and bitters keeps every sip balanced and beguiling. Finished with a dehydrated lemon wheel and dried hibiscus flowers, this cocktail is pure romance in a glass. Whether you're sharing it with someone special or savoring it solo, one taste will leave you longing for more.

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Midnight Embrace
Yield: 1 Serving

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz Rum (lightly Aged or Dark)
  • 1 oz Whiskey (Bourbon recommended)
  • 2 oz Hibiscus Tea (brewed and cooled)
  • ½ oz Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 3 dashes Chocolate Bitters
  • 2 dashes Peychaud’s Bitters
  • Soda Water
  • Ice

Garnish:

Instructions:

  1. In a shaker, combine rum, whiskey, hibiscus tea, lemon juice, chocolate bitters, and Peychaud’s bitters. Add ice and shake well until chilled.
  2. Strain into a wine glass or rocks glass over fresh ice.
  3. Top off with Soda Water
  4. Garnish with a dehydrated lemon wheel and sprinkle dried hibiscus flowers on top for a stunning and aromatic finish.

Pro Tip: The combination of bold whiskey, rich rum, and the tart floral notes of hibiscus tea creates a perfectly balanced cocktail. The chocolate adds a touch of indulgence, while the Peychaud’s bitters tie everything together with a subtle depth.

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