To fill this gap in the market, Asbach created delicious liquor-filled chocolates made with brandy. And the trend soon spread throughout Europe. If you’re not confident in making your own liqueur chocolates, leave it to us. Whilst liqueur-filled chocolates may be associated with old-fashioned delights, they have come leaps and bounds in terms of flavour. They are a timeless treat to be enjoyed in a variety of vibrant flavours.

When you really want to surprise someone, go for the Chocolate and Fizz Collection. This option gives you the perfect pairing of prosecco with a variety of different signature chocolates. Enjoy a selection of some of our favourites then wash it all down with a 20cl bottle of clean and full-bodied prosecco from the Dolomite foothills near Venice. Premium spirits and smooth irresistible chocolate is a match made in heaven. The partnership of alcohol and chocolate in its many forms is meant to be a delectable treat suitable for many occasions — but getting steaming drunk, however, is not one of them.Or perhaps cognac is your snifter of choice. Our 40% milk chocolate adds a smooth finish to the bold, spicy spirit in our Cognac Truffle — the perfect grown-up treat. Why not impress your dinner guests and round off a sophisticated meal with one of these? Spiced rum adds a warming dimension to milk hot chocolate, and whisky’s rich flavours give your dark hot chocolate an extra layer of flavour. You can also get creative with our chocolate-inspired tipples — from Salted Caramel Vodka Liqueur to our irresistible Velvetised Chocolate Cream. What is an alcohol chocolate? Pair milk chocolate with a light white wine like a Pinot Grigio to really bring out the smooth, creaminess of the milk chocolate. The refreshing, crisp notes of the wine will cleanse your palate for the mellow cocoa notes running through our 40% Milk. Whether it’s a romantic gift or a dinner party treat, alcoholic chocolates are a winning combination. They give you all the nuanced flavour of your favourite drink, without having to worry about not being able to drive home! Our favourite alcohol chocolates

The next step is to carefully enrobe the delicate tipsy cases in chocolate. You can learn all about enrobing in our guide to coating chocolates. Spoilt for choice: which spirits can you add to liqueur chocolates? Those who enjoy a blend of chocolate grades will appreciate our Mississippi Mud Pie Selector – a swirling slab of creamy white and melt-in-the-mouth milk chocolate. A sprinkling of cacao biscuit brings a welcome element of crunch while a drizzle of dark chocolate adds the final flourish.We’ve put a vast array of flavours together so there’s sure to be something for everyone. Our particular favourites include the Mojito Chocolate Selector for those who love rum chocolate, and the classic Whisky Truffles Selector for a whisky and chocolate pairing. The actual process of making liqueur-filled chocolates may be more complex than you would think. Starch casting for spirits For an evening by the beach, try our Passion Fruit Chocolate Margarita Selector. Or mix it up with our Praline Soother. It features delicate notes of coconut cream, hazelnut liqueur and vodka. First, chocolatiers cast the alcohol into starch moulds to remove any water in the alcohol. It’s this water content that causes alcohol to evaporate. The result is a formed sugar shell containing the spirit. At Hotel Chocolat, we’ve delved deep into experimenting with different alcohol chocolate flavours, and we’ve kept the best for you to try. We only have room to talk about a few here, but our Tipsy Truffles Sleekster has them all — treat yourself!