For when the suns goes down, but the party has only just started… Dim the lights and set the scene because FOODLOVER is enjoying a tipple or two after dusk. Whether you enjoy a rich coffee liqueur alongside an after-dinner espresso, or a fruit liqueur to accompany a tempting cheese board, we have our favourite selection of after-dusk drinks.
Coffee Liqueur
The deep, rich flavours of a coffee liqueur is the perfect drink after a leisurely dinner and can be enjoyed well into the evening. Conker Cold Brew espresso liqueur contains speciality Brazilian and Ethiopian coffee beans to create a heady concoction that is dark and delicious. With subtle fruity chocolate notes, its perfect after-dinner combination comes in the form of a cold ‘affogato’. Simply drown your scoop of vanilla ice cream with a double measure of Conker Cold Brew to create an after dark dessert that is a combination of bitter and sweet.
Fruit Liqueur
For a lighter option, why not try a fruit liqueur. This sumptuous after dinner tipple from Bramley and Gage is made from those most rare of English fruits; the quince. This fragrant and lightly honeyed liqueur pairs perfectly with a decadent cheese course. Try it with a tasty, crumbly Cheddar such as Montgomery’s from Somerset or, for those with a taste for all things blue, Beenleigh Blue from near Totnes in Devon balances wonderfully with the fruity finish.
Grappa
With its crystal-clear appearance and refined blend of flavours, grappa makes for the perfect after-dusk tipple, whether it’s sipped straight as a digestif or blended into a cocktail. The unique and carefully-crafted flavours of Devon Distillery’s British grappa are the ideal accompaniment to Italian-inspired petit fours such amaretti biscuits or crumbly biscotti. However, a FOODLOVER favourite is to pair this after-dusk drink with bittersweet dark chocolates.