Every year, Pantone reveals its Color of the Year, a shade that reflects the spirit and trends of the times.
For 2025, the spotlight is on Mocha Mousse, a warming, brown hue that nurtures with its suggestion of the delectable qualities of chocolate and coffee, satisfying our desire for comfort.
“For Pantone Color of the Year 2025, we look to a mellow brown hue whose inherent richness and sensorial and comforting warmth extends further into our desire for comfort, and the indulgence of simple pleasures that we can gift and share with others.” — Laurie Pressman, Vice President of the Pantone Color Institute
To mark the annual occasion, we’ve gathered 3 exquisite libations from Zacapa that embody the essence of Mocha Mousse.
Discover them below!
Zacapa Espresso Martini
Ingredients
- 1 ½ oz. Zacapa No. 23 Rum
- 1 oz. Espresso
- ¼ oz. Simple Syrup
- 3 Espresso Beans, for garnish
- Cacao Powder, for garnish
- Wafer Stick, for garnish
Preparation
- Dust a coupe glass with cacao powder.
- Add Zacapa, espresso and simple syrup into a shaker filled with ice.
- Shake well and strain into coupe glass.
- Garnish with 3 espresso beans and a wafer stick.
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Preparation
- Combine Zacapa Rum, vermouth and bitters into a glass with ice.
- Stir well until chilled and strain into a coupe glass.
- Garnish with a wedge of dark chocolate.
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Zacapa Carajillo
Ingredients
- 1 ½ oz. Zacapa No. 23 Rum
- ½ oz. Vanilla Simple Syrup (can substitute with simple syrup)
- 3 oz. Hot Coffee
- Vanilla Bean or Cinnamon Stick, for smoke
Preparation
- for the classic: Combine Zacapa, vanilla simple syrup and hot coffee to a rocks glass.
- Stir to combine and serve warm.
- for a smoked version:Using a match, light the end of a vanilla bean or cinnamon stick until it begins to smoke.
- Drop into a separate glass, and wait until the vessel fills with smoke, covering the top if necessary.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the smoke-filled glass.
- Let the mixture sit for a minute or two until fully infused with smoke.
- Pour mixture into a rocks glass and serve warm.
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Source: Mixology News
