What are your favorite adult beverages to pair with chocolates?
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Matusalem is GREAT Dominican rum. Very good choice.
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Matusalem is GREAT Dominican rum. Very good choice.
What are your favorite adult beverages to pair with chocolates?
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One of my favorite adult mix-ins with hot chocolate is peppermint schnapps.
What are your favorite adult beverages to pair with chocolates?
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If you are interested in some interesting pairings, here's my recent article on the Top Chef/Bravo for Foodies blogs. I discuss my experiences at a recent chocolate, cheese, and beer tasting I participated in.
What are your favorite adult beverages to pair with chocolates?
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As I mention in my book, perhaps my overall favorite wine to pair with chocolate is Prosecco; it certainly is the most versatile.Prosecco is a sparkling wine from Italy. It comes from a small denominazione in the Dolomite mountains northeast of Venice. Just as Cava is Spain's version of Champagne, Prosecco fills the same role. The Bellini, which was invented at Harry's Bar in Venice, is a combination of white peach nectar and Prosecco. It is not made with Champagne because it's an Italian drink, not a French one.As a general rule, Proseccos are lighter, less acidic, and less alcoholic than many Champagnes. The bubble structure has a very creamy mouthfeel, which is one of the reasons I think it pairs so well with so many different types of chocolates.My favorite brands are Mionetto, Carpene Malvolti, and Bellenda. You want to choose dry/brut Proseccos. There are even some wonderful rose Proseccos.
What are your favorite adult beverages to pair with chocolates?
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In my book I devote a whole chapter to pairing wines and chocolates. Over the past few years I've tasted dozens of wines (some fabulous, some less so), and I will be sharing some of them here. I have also learned to appreciate chocolate paired with beers.I encourage members share some of their favorites.
updated by @Clay Gordon: 04/15/15 18:13:23