Mozart Dark Chocolate Liqueur

Appearance: Completely opaque, dark walnut brown. Aroma: Dark bittersweet chocolate, chocolate nibs, there is a note of espresso coffee in the background and a hint of vanilla. Flavour and Texture: The taste is sweet, but not cloying, the texture rich and the flavour just like chocolate syrup (as mentioned in the official tasting notes here). No metallic or artificial note – it’s just an excellent chocolate flavour. This looks and smells exactly like my own home-made chocolate liqueur (recipe below) and I can’t give higher praise. As for the taste it’s just as good and maybe even better. This is the first time I’ve tasted Mozart Dark and it is very agreeable. I’d still rate their Gold Chocolate Cream Liqueur one notch higher due to its creamy, full texture and similarity to Italian drinking chocolate, but this is an excellent alternative if you don’t want a creamy texture, and both get a summary rating of "Very Good" from me. Chocolate liqueur: Ingredients: 300g cocoa nibs 500ml dark rum 200ml vodka 200ml white rum 2 vanilla pods, split open Method: Grind the chocolate nibs just a little in a coffee grinder or with a mortar & pestle. Place in a 1 litre jar and add the rums and vodka, and the vanilla pods. Allow to macerate for 3-4 weeks. Filter through cheesecloth into a fresh jar. Make a semi-rich simple syrup of 300g sugar to 230ml water. Add the syrup to the infused liquid and bottle. The result will be very close to Mozart Dark Chocolate liqueur. “Very Good” : 86/100 (4 stars)

This dark chocolate liqueur has notes of caramel, sea salt and smoke while maintaining a smooth finish. Without the cream most of the other liqueurs have, this dark chocolate option allows the African flavors of cacao and vanilla to shine. The dark color has a golden finish. The scent brings the smokey quality and dark chocolate bitters to the forefront. Overall this is a great option for those who want a less creamy or sweet liqueur option to sip in a chilled glass.