Thursday, November 7, 2013

Bar of the Month: The Dark & Twisted


 
The Dark & Twisted
from Good & Delish,
a Walgreens brand,
made in Belgium,
distributed by Walgreens; Deerfield Illinois

Cocoa Percentage:  57%

Ingredients:  Cocoa Liquor , sugar , Lemon Granules , Cocoa Butter , Butter Oil , Black Pepper , Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin)


Taste: The all encompassing taste of dark chocolate is the perfect background for the mixture of sour lemon and gritty dark peppercorn.

Originality:  Many brands are experimenting with lemon, limoncello, and citrus flavors, however this bar puts the lemon into the bite-- a bit of a chew allows the palate to experience the pepper pieces and ground lemon granules. This bar does not pander to the sweet tooth-- instead it imparts a sour, peppery punch, and leaves you with an extra kick in your step.

Ideal situation for consumption:
Time:  After dark, during a brisk and windy November evening   
Place: Downtown Chicago, along the riverside where the lights of the city skyline ripple in the water below
Ambiance: Interlocking arms with a friend in just a way that allows hands to be tucked safely inside warm coat pockets
Combined with:  Not much is needed if you are one to appreciate purity of taste, but perhaps the perfect chaser would be a shot of your favorite smoky bourbon.


Link to Dark & Twisted Chocolate Bar, for sale on Walgreens website
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