Dec. 23--Chocolate and wine historically have been a tough match. Putting the two together in the same bottle seems disastrous.
At least, that's what I would have thought before tasting ChocoVine, a blend of Dutch chocolate and French cabernet sauvignon made in Holland by a division of Dekuyper.
With its chocolate flavor and $11 price tag, it would be easy to dismiss it as a poor man's chocolate liqueur, such as Godiva, but ChocoVine is an altogether different product.
It is thinner than a liqueur and tastes like chocolate milk with a kick (14 percent alcohol). It may be sipped on the rocks, added to coffee or used as the basis for a variety of cocktails. It also stays good for up to six months after opening.
I saw ChocoVine in Tulsa-area stores about a month ago, and most sold out rather quickly. Another shipment came in late last week, so check with your favorite stores for availability.
It would make a fun hostess gift for New Year's parties or just an interesting new drink to try at home.Chocolate and wine historically have been a tough match. Putting the two together in the same bottle seems disastrous.
At least, that's what I would have thought before tasting ChocoVine, a blend of Dutch chocolate and French cabernet sauvignon made in Holland by a division of Dekuyper.
With its chocolate flavor and $11 price tag, it would be easy to dismiss it as a poor man's chocolate liqueur, such as Godiva, but ChocoVine is an altogether different product.
It is thinner
than a liqueur and tastes like chocolate milk with a kick (14 percent alcohol). It may be sipped on the rocks, added to coffee or used as the basis for a variety of cocktails. It also stays good for up to six months after opening.
I saw ChocoVine in Tulsa-area stores about a month ago, and most sold out rather quickly. Another shipment came in late last week, so check with your favorite stores for availability.
It would make a fun hostess gift for New Year's parties or just an interesting new drink to try at home.
RECIPES
The makers of ChocoVine recommend the following cocktails.
All are shaken and served chilled in a martini glass.
LADY'S NIGHT
2 ounces ChocoVine
1 1/4 ounces raspberry liqueur
PURE BLISS
2 ounces ChocoVine
1 1/4 ounces hazelnut liqueur
MON CHERI
2 ounces ChocoVine
1 1/4 ounces vanilla vodka
1/4 ounce cherry liqueur
DECADENT
1 1/2 ounces ChocoVine
1 1/4 ounces chocolate vodka
1/2 ounce Kahlua
TREASURE ISLAND
1 1/2 ounces ChocoVine
1/2 ounce banana liqueur
1 1/4 ounces coconut rum
Credit: Tulsa World, Okla.
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