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The Whiskey Sea The warm notes of rum, banana, and chocolate contrast a bright pop of citrus. Not So Late Night Tonic The Whiskey Sea Haute Cocoa Abuela’s Revenge This frozen hot chocolate cocktail, pairing the earthy flavors of mezcal and coffee with Mexican hot chocolate, dials up the decadence with a kick of heat.
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It’s made with Ethiopian coffee rum, creme de banana, allspice dram, pineapple, orange, lime, and nutmeg. For a fat-washed cocktail, I think spirits that can be drank at room temperature like whiskey, rum, brandy, and Anejo tequila, as well as some liqueurs, work best.
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