Excalibur
When did the word ‘cocktail’ first appear in print?
MOREThe word ‘cocktail’ first appeared in print is in 1803, and three years later, the definition of the word appeared in the May 6 1806 edition of The Balance and Columbian Repository a newspaper published in Hudson New York. The definition given was “a stimulating liquor composed of any kind of sugar water and bitters”. This is thought to be the first time that the word was used in reference to a mixed drink.
Excalibur
- Mozart Black Chocolate Liqueur 2.5 cl
- Monin Cherry Syrup 2 cl
- Monin Hazelnut Syrup 0.5 cl
- Vodka 2 cl
Any Glass of your Choice
Excalibur Ingredients
Mozart Black Chocolate Liqueur,Monin Cherry Syrup,Monin Hazelnut Syrup,Vodka,
Excalibur Recipe
Mix ingredients in a blender and pour into a cocktail glass. Garnish with redcurrants, chocolate flakes and a mint leaf.
Mozart Black Chocolate Liqueur
Creme de Cacao is a chocolate liqueur that has probably been produced and sold in France since as early as 1666. In America a Chocolate wine was popular in the 18th Century, it's ingredients included sherry, port, chocolate and sugar.
A modern recipe for chocolate liqueur at home lists the ingredients as chocolate extract, vanilla extract and simple syrup and in purest form, chocolate liqueur is clear and colours may be added.
Creme de Cacao can be consumed straight and as an apertif, in cocktails and in desserts, in dessert sauces, cakes and truffles.
The most common Chocolate Liqueur is Mozart Black Chocolate Liqueur and Godiva Chocolate Liqueur
Black Mozart comes in a distinctive bulbous bottle and is made by macerating bitter chocolate with alcohol and Bourbon vanilla. The finished liqueur contains a whopping 87% pure cocoa macerate and does not contain milk, cream, preservatives or colourings. - Difford's Guide
Godiva Chocolatier the Belgian chocolate maker, makes Godiva Chocolate Liqueur. Godiva Liqueur says about itself - GODIVA® Liqueurs embody the commitment to quality craftsmanship and the chocolate artistry of the Godiva Chocolatier. With each sip, discover a rich, velvety chocolate experience.Vodka
Vodka is an European clear distilled alcoholic drink that has been one of the most popular drinks across the world .
You'll find it to be the most popular spirit in drink making because of it's neutral taste and absence of flavour and colour.
Vodka often replaces Gin in many traditional cocktails
Vodka is known to be good for the heart, and if consumed in moderation, can prove to be good for cardiovascular health
Note that these days there are flavoured Vodka available in the market too, and some cocktails do make use of them.
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