Cocalero x Resident Evil Death Island Picante Liqueur

Product Description

Cocalero x Resident Evil Death Island: A Limited-Edition Picante for Fans of Spice and Survival Horror

Cocalero x Resident Evil: Death Island pairs Cocalero Picante, the brand's chili-driven herbal liqueur, with a limited-edition bottle inspired by the animated Resident Evil film. It's a collectible for Resident Evil fans and a bold bottle for anyone who likes spicy spirits, themed parties, and Halloween gatherings. The brand's tagline for the collaboration is "Discover your dark side."

The film follows a familiar cast. In San Francisco, Jill Valentine is dealing with a zombie outbreak and a new T-Virus, Leon Kennedy is on the trail of a kidnapped DARPA scientist, and Claire Redfield is investigating a monstrous fish that is killing whales in the bay. Joined by Chris Redfield and Rebecca Chambers, they find that their separate cases all lead to Alcatraz Island, where a new evil has taken residence. The limited-edition packaging carries that dark theme onto your bar.

What Is Cocalero?

Cocalero is a South American herbal spirit. The name refers to the cocaleros, the coca leaf growers of the Andes, and the brand takes its look from the "Birdmen of Bolivia" who use zip lines to carry their crops down to the valley. The brand's botanical base includes coca leaf, ginseng, juniper, guarana, orange peel, and ginger, and it uses a steam distillation process borrowed from the perfume industry to pull out the delicate oils and flavors. Cocalero is bottled at 29% ABV, a mid-strength level that makes it flexible for shots and cocktails.

What Makes the Picante Different

Cocalero Picante builds on that base with two Andean chilies. The Aji Panca chili was used in ancient ceremonies and is red when ripe but turns black when dried in the Andean sun, with a deep, smoky character. The Locoto pepper adds a sharper, fiery heat. Both are blended with Cocalero's botanicals to make what the brand calls a uniquely spicy spirit. It's bottled at 29% ABV (58 proof) in a 700ml bottle.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Herbal and aromatic, with the deep, smoky character of dried aji panca chili and bright orange peel.

Palate: Medium-bodied, with herbal complexity first, followed by the warming spice of aji panca and locoto pepper. Gentle sweetness keeps it smooth, with guarana and the bitter lift of orange peel in the background.

Finish: Warm and lingering, with savory chili heat.

Food Pairings

The smoky chili and orange peel character pairs well with tacos, grilled meats, spicy wings, and ceviche. It also goes well with dark chocolate, where the heat and bitterness play off the sweetness, or with salty snacks like roasted nuts and chips with salsa.

Serving Suggestions

The brand's recommendation is to serve Cocalero Picante ice cold, as a shot served at sub-zero temperatures, or with ginger beer. For a signature serve, layer it over ginger beer for a Picante Mule. Keep the bottle in the freezer for a party shot, or build a spicy highball over ice with ginger beer and a squeeze of lime.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a tequila? No. It's a South American herbal liqueur with chili and botanicals.

What flavor is it? Cocalero Picante, flavored with aji panca and locoto peppers, guarana, orange peel, and Cocalero's signature botanicals.

What is the ABV? 29% ABV (58 proof).

Is it very spicy? It has real chili warmth, but it is balanced by herbal botanicals and a gentle sweetness, so it drinks as a savory, spicy liqueur rather than a pure heat bomb.

How should I serve it? Ice cold as a shot, or layered over ginger beer.

Is it a limited edition? Yes, it's a Resident Evil: Death Island collaboration bottle.

Is this a good gift? Yes. It's a good fit for Resident Evil fans, collectors, and Halloween or themed parties.

Explore More

Want to compare it with the original? Check out Cocalero Clásico, or browse our full Liqueur collection for more herbal, spiced, and distinctive bottles.

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