Gina
10/18/2023 12:28:54 PM
5 mins read
With Christmas creeping up on our calendars, iconic brand Disaronno offers its latest innovation to the liqueur category. Smooth and velvety, the sophisticated cream liqueur, Disaronno Velvet, blends the floral character of almonds with notes of chocolate and vanilla.
For those who prefer a liqueur with an edge, Tia Maria is the perfect selection for traditional aficionados who seek a twist. Complex and aromatic, its masterful blend is complemented by an enticing 100% Arabica fragrance.
DISARONNO VELVET
Boasting a rich and unique flavour, Disaronno Velvet is the perfect Italian touch to a white christmas. Designed to elevate cream cocktails, this elegant serve is best served over ice and can easily be incorporated into a variety of simple three-part recipes. The iconic highball Pink Velvet is the perfect tipple for strawberry lovers who enjoy a longer creamy serve. This Christmas, indulge in the blush-coloured cocktail, flavoured with fruity syrup and garnished with berries to complete..
PINK VELVET
Ingredients:
50ml Disaronno Velvet
50ml Funkin’ Sour Mixer
15ml Strawberry syrup
Method:
Shake and strain into a highball
Serve garnished with a strawberry
TIA MARIA COFFEE LIQUEUR
A sweet liqueur with a strong coffee character, Tia Maria’s complex aromatic structure lends to a velvety sweet offering that is versatile enough to be sipped straight or mixed in a classic cocktail. Distinctive and full-bodied, its masterful rich taste is complemented by the fragrance released from its 100% arabica.
At first sip, its exclusive cold brew extraction provides a coffee aroma reminiscent of a morning brew.
Hints of caramelised cane sugar and chocolate follow to sweeten the blend, finishing with notes of vanilla to soften. Richly roasted with hints of chocolate and pipe tobacco, Tia Maria’s full-bodied taste is defined by its complex aromatic structure, lasting on the palate with its hints of caramelised cane sugar - perfect when served in an espresso martini.
Tia Maria Coffee Liqueur (70cl) is available to purchase from Waitrose for RRP £16
ESPRESSO MARTINI
Ingredients:
25ml Disaronno Velvet
25ml Tia Maria Cold Brew Liqueur
50ml Espresso
Method:
Fill a martini glass with ice and set aside to chill.
Pour Disaronno Velvet, Tia Maria and espresso into a cocktail shaker.
Fill the rest of the shaker with ice.
Shake the ingredients together.
Empty the martini glass of ice.
Pour in the contents of the shaker using a strainer and sieve into the glass.
Finish with three coffee beans
