
Poppy Cocktail
Gin and white creme de cacao shaken and strained up — an odd-couple pairing that works. Juniper botanicals over a smooth chocolate base.
27% ABVStrongCocktails
Easy
Difficulty
3 min
Time
195 Cal
Calories
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Gin
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Gin· not in your bar1 ½ oz
Or swap: Old Tom Gin — slightly softer and sweeter, Vodka — cleaner, less botanical
- Crème de Cacao· not in your bar¾ oz
Or swap: Chocolate Liqueur — richer chocolate
Instructions
Shake ingredients with ice.
Strain into a cocktail glass, and serve.
Pairs well with
Gin meeting chocolate is bold, so keep snacks simple and cocoa-friendly:
- Dark chocolate squares
- Candied citrus peel
- Vanilla meringues
- Roasted hazelnuts




