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Stirred · 1 serving

Theobroma

Carl Marcus Erlandson's 2018 rum-and-cacao cocktail with dry vermouth, saline, and a floated Creole-bitters layer.

Short answer

Theobroma is a stirred cocktail made with white rum, dry vermouth, crème de cacao, saline solution, new orleans aromatic bitters, and lemon. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassRocks
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Theobroma ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Theobroma ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
White Rum45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz3.6 parts
Dry Vermouth15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1.2 parts
Crème de cacao12.5 ml1.3 cl0.4 oz1 part
Saline Solution1 dash———
New Orleans Aromatic Bitters3 dash———
Lemon1 piece———

Garnish: Express and discard one lemon zest twist; no garnish remains

Method

How to make Theobroma

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a clear rocks glass, prepare one large clear ice cube, and cut one narrow lemon zest strip.

  2. 02

    Measure the white rum, dry vermouth, white creme de cacao, and saline solution into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice and stir until the pale mixture is thoroughly chilled and diluted.

  4. 04

    Place the large clear cube in the chilled rocks glass and strain the stirred cocktail over it.

  5. 05

    Float exactly three dashes of Creole-style bitters carefully across the surface to create a delicate upper layer.

  6. 06

    Express the lemon oils over the drink, discard the peel, and serve with no garnish remaining.

Tasting profile

What does Theobroma taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (4/5) and sweetness (3/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Theobroma questions

What is in a Theobroma?

Kokto’s build uses white rum, dry vermouth, crème de cacao, saline solution, new orleans aromatic bitters, and lemon.

How long does a Theobroma take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Theobroma prepared?

It uses a stirred method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Theobroma alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B120https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/4426/theobroma · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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