PR Chocolate with Almond Liqueur Essence 20 ml

PR Chocolate with Almond Liqueur Essence 20 ml

Think of the kind of chocolate bar that has whole roasted almonds in it, or of a chocolate-dipped piece of marzipan from the glass counter at the patisserie. Chocolate and almond are one of confectionery's oldest double acts, and that pairing takes centre stage here. Chocolate with Almond is a liqueur in the spirit of fine pralines: mild, soft and made to be enjoyed slowly.

Set beside a pure chocolate liqueur, this one has more layers. The almond contributes both roasted nuttiness and that slightly perfumed bitter-almond note we know from marzipan and almond paste, and it gives the chocolate a lift that makes the liqueur feel more like a fine pastry than chocolate sauce. If you know someone who always picks the marzipan one out of the box, you know who should be given the first glass.

Colour & Appearance

The finished liqueur is a warm mid-brown, like milk chocolate or pale nougat, with golden tones at the rim of the glass. The texture is syrupy and soft thanks to the sugar.

Nose

The nose offers milk chocolate and roasted almond in equal parts, with sweet marzipan and a distinct yet elegant note of bitter almond. In the background there are nougat, vanilla and a little cream toffee – like stepping into a chocolate shop.

Palate

The palate is mild and harmonious. The milk chocolate spreads out first, sweet and creamy, before the almond takes over – first as roasted nut, then as marzipan with its characteristic bitter-almond nuance. Nougat and vanilla fill out the middle and give the liqueur a patisserie feel. The sweetness is generous, but the light bitterness of the almond keeps it in balance, and the mouthfeel is soft and round without the slightest sharpness.

Finish

The finish is medium-long and pleasant. The chocolate withdraws and makes room for marzipan, roasted almond and one last little note of vanilla.

How to Use

The essence is mixed with vodka or neutral spirit and sugar. 20 ml makes 750 ml of finished liqueur. Instructions are on the label.

Serving Suggestions

• In a small glass with coffee, as a liquid praline after the meal.
• Over vanilla ice cream with toasted flaked almonds.
• Shaken with cream and ice, topped with grated chocolate.
• A splash in hot chocolate or caffè latte.
• In the cream for an almond gateau or as a flavouring in truffles.

About the Essence

Chocolate with Almond belongs to the PR (Prestige) series and is the most patisserie-like of our chocolate liqueurs. If you would rather have the nut in the leading role there is our hazelnut liqueur, and for pure chocolate flavour there is PR Chocolate.

The liqueur makes a welcome gift and is a natural on the Christmas sweet table, where marzipan and chocolate already belong. The essence is also available in 280 ml, 1 litre and 25 litres for those who mix for many.