
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
Flavor profile
Gin
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Gin1 ½ oz
- Crème de Cacao¾ oz
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Poppy Cocktail close to the original.
Instead of Gin
- Old Tom Gin— slightly softer and sweeter
- Vodka— cleaner, less botanical
Instead of Crème de Cacao
- 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




