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Dessert Cocktail

Lab-Chata

Creamy. Spiced. Effortless.

Time3 min
Serves1
MethodStir over ice
GlassRocks Glass
LevelEasy

Base spirit: FLORENA Latte White Chocolate Liqueur

Ingredients
  • 4.5 oz FLORENA Latte White Chocolate Liqueur
  • 0.5 oz FLORENA Vodka with spices (cinnamon, nutmeg)

How to Make It

01

Fill glass with ice

Fill a rocks glass with ice. Large cubes or a single large sphere works best — the Lab-Chata is rich enough that you want slow, controlled dilution.

02

Pour FLORENA Latte

Pour FLORENA Latte over the ice. Let it settle for a moment before the next pour.

03

Add spiced vodka

Slowly pour the spiced vodka over the back of a bar spoon to float it gently on top. This creates a brief two-layer visual before stirring.

04

Stir 4–5 times

Gently stir to integrate. The Lab-Chata should be unified but not over-mixed.

05

Garnish

A light dusting of cinnamon across the surface, a cinnamon stick, or a single grating of fresh nutmeg. The spice on the nose is part of the drink.

Bartender Notes

The simplest drink on the menu

Two ingredients. One technique. The quality of the Lab-Chata is almost entirely about the FLORENA Latte — its white chocolate character is what makes this memorable. Don't substitute.

Spice your own vodka

If FLORENA spiced vodka isn't available, add a pinch of ground cinnamon and a grating of nutmeg directly to a measure of FLORENA Diamond. Let sit 5 minutes, then pour through a fine strainer.

Horchata inspiration

The Lab-Chata takes its cue from RumChata's horchata-based profile — cinnamon, cream, light spice. FLORENA Latte's white chocolate base makes the result richer and more dessert-forward.