Need some ideas on what to drink with your Easter chocolates?

Posted Mar 22nd 2008 4:01PM by Shayna Glick
Filed under: Wine, Beer, Chocolate, Cocktails, Newspapers, Easter

A glass of wine, a cup of coffee, and a pile of chocolate squares.

Are you going to have chocolate, lots and lots of delicious chocolate, on Easter? Not everyone does, and that's ok. But if you are, what are you planning on drinking with it? Obviously the kids won't be indulging, but I say what's wrong with an Easter cocktail.

The only problem with that is sometimes its hard to pair chocolate with beverages other than wine. Wine does generally go superbly with most chocolates, but you'd be surprised to find out that beer can be a great pairing as well. Maybe a nice brandy with that chocolate bunny might be nice. You'd probably have to play around with pairings, but I suggest you do that before Easter Sunday. However, here is something that might help. This article on pairing chocolate with different beverages offers a short list of sure fire matches.

Perhaps you're not planning on gourmet chocolates this year, but it's something to think about all the same. After the kids have crashed from the sugar high and been sent to bed, you may be planning on helping them get rid of the candy. A nice glass of wine, or beer, might be the perfect companion for those chocolate eggs!

Tags: beer, chocolate, cocktails, Easter, wine

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

3-22-2008 @ 4:34PM

Julie said...

You are right beer can pair very nicely with chocolate and one beer in particular stands out for me and that is; "Framboise Lambic" (Raspberry)it's a perfect match.
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3-24-2008 @ 5:58PM

Mike G said...

You can always pair chocolate with Godiva chocolate liqueur or Kahlua.

4-01-2008 @ 9:43PM

Jade Walker said...

I must be odd. I always pair chocolate with coffee or milk

4-04-2008 @ 8:09PM

Alex said...

A true chocolate lover finds ways to accommodate his passion and make it work with his lifestyle. One key, not just to keeping weight down and staying guilt-free, but also to keeping taste buds sharp (essential for the professionals who evaluate new products as well as judge recipes), Is being discriminating.

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