ciao! cooks
Sean Barringer
295 York
INGREDIENT INSPIRATION Cocoa may be the jumping off point for these lavish libations, but Sean incorporates influential flavours that balance chocolate ' s signature mouthfeel with tart, bitter, firey, and fruity tastes. The El Choco Loco brings the salty-sweet trend behind the bar, while the Portini takes a typical drink pairing( Port wine with a chocolate dessert) and cuts out the middle man. The Chocwork Orange cuts the creaminess of this white chocolate flavoured drink with a dash of citrusy acidity.
milky way
Evaporated milk is the secret ingredient to making this dessert drink decadently creamy and imparting a light sweetness. Made by dehydrating fresh milk through evaporation, this rich, shelf-stable product has been a pantry staple since 1852. Need to use up the rest of the can? Try a Dixie Pearl, Coquito or a Charro- three delicious drinks that highlight this underrated ingredient.
Choc-work Orange better bitter
First used medicinally to help digestion after meals, bitters are now a mixologist ' s go-to to add bite and depth to a drink, or to balance sweet, salty and sour flavours. Composed of herbs, spices, fruits, or nuts in a strong alcohol solution, a drop goes a long way. Look for Bar 40 umami bitters to add subtle sweetness and fresh flavour.
fire starter
Chiles pack a big punch, and chile syrup made from scratch is a perfect way to add some bite to a sweet cocktail. This drink uses Fresno chiles, a South American variety that is less meaty with thinner skin, ideal for adding mild heat.
El Choco Loco
28 ciao! / apr / may / two thousand fifteen