Nutcracker in a Cup
This drink may take a little bit of time to make, but it is totally worth it!
Featured on the Fine Living Network, this sweet cocktail brought to you by the National Peanut Board is the most creative and innovative drink I have seen in a long time. You will have to concoct your own rum infusion, so get ready to roll your sleeves up.
photo courtesty of the National Peanut Board
Try something different and creative this year at your Holiday party; give your guests something they’ve never tasted before. The mix of dry roasted peanuts and creme de cacao is one of the most decadent cocktail collaborations I have ever heard! My mouth is watering! Try this one out at home and please let me know what you think! I will definitely be doing the same!
The Rum Infusion:
- In a seal able jar, cover 1 cup unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts with 12 oz of
- dark aged rum (best to use Dominican or Puerto Rican rum)
- Leave the mixture in a cool, dark place for 4 days
- Strain out the peanuts and place into the fridge for another day
- Strain the liquid through cheesecloth, and it’s ready to use
The Cocktail Recipe:
Into a chilled tumbler:
- 1 1/2 oz. peanut-infused rum
- 1/2 oz. crème de cacao
Add ice, stir and then strain into a chilled coupe.
Whip some heavy cream using a vigorous 10 second shake, and add a thin layer
on top of the cocktail.
Enjoy!
