What does it taste like?

The Golden Tree is a lavish dance of bold and exotic flavors, distinguished by its robust foundation of Cointreau and dark rum, complemented by the warmth of cinnamon and the elegance of vanilla liqueur. The addition of egg white provides a silky texture, while the subtle balance of sweetness and acidity from chocolate bitters and lime juice makes each sip a rich and engaging experience.

Golden Tree · Recipe & Method

Golden Tree

Created by Moritz Niederstrasser, Villa Kennedy Hotel, Frankfurt.

Flavor: The Golden Tree is a lavish dance of bold and exotic flavors, distinguished by its robust foundation of Cointreau and dark rum, complemented by the warmth of cinnamon and the elegance of vanilla liqueur. The addition of egg white provides a silky texture, while the subtle balance of sweetness and acidity from chocolate bitters and lime juice makes each sip a rich and engaging experience.
Difficulty: Moderate
Glassware: Cocktail glass

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RECIPE

Ingredients

7 ingredients

01Cointreau20ml

02lime juice20ml

03Dark Rum50ml

04CinnamonStick

05Egg1 dairy white

06Chocolate BittersDash

07Vanilla Liqueur15ml

02 · METHOD

Method

01
Muddle cinnamon at the bottom of a cocktail shaker, then add the remaining ingredients.
02
Shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker frosts.
03
Double strain into a pre-chilled cocktail glass.
04
Garnish with a spiral of orange zest and serve.

03 · NOTES

Know your pour

What does it taste like?: The Golden Tree is a lavish dance of bold and exotic flavors, distinguished by its robust foundation of Cointreau and dark rum, complemented by the warmth of cinnamon and the elegance of vanilla liqueur. The addition of egg white provides a silky texture, while the subtle balance of sweetness and acidity from chocolate bitters and lime juice makes each sip a rich and engaging experience.
Which glass should I use?: Cocktail glass
Is it beginner-friendly?: Moderate