CHOCOLATE excess at Easter is a given, but this year why not swap your favourite cocoa egg for a grown up, boozy treat?
Aldi has just launched a new tipple inspired by the famous Cadbury Creme Egg.
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With the fondant yolk’s flavours of milk choccie and vanilla blended with liqueur, the Ballycastle chocolate creme liqueur is now in stores and is expected to be a sell-out, costing £7.69 for 70cl.
Drinks guru Helena Nicklin tried and rated the Easter egg-themed bevvie – along with other sweet tipples on the market to enjoy this spring, giving scores out of five.
Asda Extra Special – 4/5 (Espresso martini chocolate, cream liqueur, 70cl, £8)
FANS who love a boozy, chocolatey, caffeine-filled cocktail will really enjoy this creamy ready-to-drink option.
The bottle’s contents are beautifully balanced, with just enough coffee and chocolate flavour.
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It is ridiculously moreish and not too sugary like normal espresso martini cocktails can be.
Aldi Ballycastle – 4/5 (Chocolate creme liqueur, 70cl, £7.69)
AS a liqueur that is aimed at Creme Egg lovers, you expect something super sweet here – and you certainly get it.
The fondant flavour is bang on with its notes of vanilla and white chocolate.
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The consistency could be a tad thicker so serve over ice or mix into a cocktail.
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M&S Salted Caramel – 5/5 (Brownie liqueur, 70cl, down to £10 in price drop)
LOVE a freshly baked salted caramel brownie?
You will not be disappointed with this delicious liqueur from M&S.
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There are lots of cakey flavours going on and, although it is sweeter than many, it is perfectly balanced with the saltiness in the caramel.
With the price drop to a tenner, this is definitely worth a try.
Rubis Chocolate Wine – 3/5 (50cl, £17, Ocado)
FINE wine purists might look away here in horror but they shouldn’t.
This is a vino made with the Rioja grape tempranillo, fortified like port and blended with cacao essence.
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It shouldn’t work but somehow it does.
More like a liqueur in the glass, you can sip this chilled over ice but it can also work in cocktails.
Hotel Chocolat – 1/5 (Velvetised chocolate cream, 500ml, £22 – £18 with Clubcard – Tesco)
I HAD high hopes for this as big brand Hotel Chocolat really should be the choccy experts, especially at the elevated price.
But not so, sadly.
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Thin and sugary when you pour and sip, this liqueur tastes like cheap chocolate milk with a shot of vodka splashed in.
Not luxurious enough for the name – nor the price tag.
Tiptree Choc Orange – 3/5 (Liqueur, 35cl, £19.99, Amazon & Master of Malt)
A LOVELY-looking bottle with an element of surprise, given the liquid is clear.
Super-sweet with lots of vanilla essence, there is not a huge amount of orange going on, but it is still enjoyable.
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I would liken this to boozy mini eggs in a bottle with their sugary shells – which is ideal for Easter.
Cocoa Wonderland – 4/5 (Chocolate porter, 440ml, £3.25, Morrisons)
A CHOCCY beer is not traditional so it could quite rightly elicit strange looks if you produce it at Easter.
But with a dark porter, the addition of choc works like a dream.
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This one is delicious, with tons of chocca mocha flavour that blends seamlessly with the malty brew.
One for porter purists but also with universal appeal.
Asda Extra Special – 3/5 (Blonde chocolate cream liqueur, £8, 70cl)
BLONDE chocolate is bang on trend this spring.
What it means is a creamier, more milky, white choc vibe in your glass.
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This tipple was the richest booze of the bunch I tried. Indulgent with a touch of vanilla.
I do think it could have done with a tad more flavouring but it is still drinkable.
