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King Louis is a compact, dessert-leaning rum shot that plays in the after-dinner shooter tradition: small, sweet, and built around liqueur-driven flavour rather than sharp citrus or bitterness. It doesn’t have a widely documented origin story, so you can treat it as a modern, crowd-pleasing combination that borrows from the long-standing pairing of tropical fruit and chocolate with light rum.
You’ll find white rum brings a clean, lightly sweet backbone that keeps the shot from feeling too syrupy. The banana liqueur (crème de banane) adds a ripe, candy-like fruit sweetness, while the chocolate liqueur deepens everything with a smooth cocoa richness. Together, the banana’s bright sweetness lifts the chocolate’s darker notes, and the rum ties the two into a single, rounded sip.
Serve it in a shot glass when you want something quick and indulgent—ideal as a playful party pour or a sweet finish after dinner. It suits anyone who prefers dessert flavours over boozy heat, especially fans of banana-and-chocolate combinations.
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Ingredients
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White rum brings a clean, light backbone while banana liqueur lays on ripe, candy-like fruit, and chocolate liqueur finishes with a creamy cocoa sweetness that lingers in the shot glass. It works because the rum’s dryness keeps the banana and chocolate from turning cloying, making it ideal for after-dinner sippers and anyone who likes dessert flavors in a quick shooter.
Method
How to make a King Louis
- White rum 10ml, Banana liqueur (crème de banane) 10ml, Chocolate liqueur 10ml
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- Shake up the three ingredients together in a cocktail shaker with ice
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- Strain into a shot glass and serve
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How does the alcohol content of King Louis compare to other common cocktails?
The King Louis has an alcohol content of 23.33%, which places it on the lower side of the spectrum compared to stronger cocktails like the Manhattan or Martini, which often exceed 30% alcohol by volume. However, it's stronger than light cocktails such as the Mimosa or Pimm's Cup, making it a moderate choice in terms of potency.
Can I substitute another type of liqueur if I don't have banana liqueur for the King Louis?
Yes, if you don't have banana liqueur, you can consider substituting it with another fruit liqueur that complements chocolate, such as orange liqueur or raspberry liqueur. Note that the substitution will change the flavor profile of the cocktail, creating a different but potentially delightful taste experience.
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