Toblerone Cocktail
The Toblerone Cocktail is a decadent and luscious drink designed for those with a sweet tooth. It masterfully blends hazelnut and coffee liqueurs with Irish cream and a touch of honey to replicate the iconic taste of the triangular Swiss chocolate. Served chilled and often in a martini glass, it's the perfect liquid dessert to conclude a meal or satisfy a craving for something sweet and boozy.
Preparation
Preparation time: 4 minutes
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Drink Classification
The Toblerone is best classified as a dessert cocktail, meant to be enjoyed after a meal as a sweet treat. It also functions as a digestif, thanks to its rich and creamy nature. It falls into the category of modern classics or contemporary drinks, having emerged in the late 20th century.
Serving
Serve this cold, medium-sized drink in a chilled Martini or Coupe glass for an elegant presentation. With a relatively moderate alcohol content, its richness is the main feature.
Serving size
Approximately 150 ml (5 oz)
Alcohol content
Approximately 12-15% ABV
Alcohol strength
Serving temperature
Cold
Glass type
Martini or Coupe
Glass treatment
Chilled glass, often with a chocolate syrup rim or drizzle inside the glass.
Backstory
While its exact origins are murky, the Toblerone Cocktail likely emerged during the dessert martini craze of the 1980s and 1990s. Its name is a direct homage to the famous Toblerone chocolate bar, as the drink's flavor profile is designed to mimic it. It has since become a staple on dessert drink menus around the world, particularly popular in Australia and the UK.
Origin
Unknown, likely created in the 1980s or 1990s in either the UK, USA, or Australia.
Toblerone Cocktail
The drink is primarily known as the Toblerone Cocktail. It is sometimes referred to as a Toblerone Martini due to its common presentation in a martini glass, a popular trend for dessert drinks from the late 20th century.
Original name
Toblerone Cocktail
Alternative name
Toblerone Martini
Characteristics overview
This drink offers a decadent flavor profile of chocolate, hazelnut, and coffee, with a rich, velvety texture and a sweet, creamy aroma. Its appearance is an inviting creamy beige, perfect as an indulgent treat any time of year.
Flavor
Sweet, Chocolatey, Nutty, Creamy, Coffee, Honey
Aroma
Chocolate, Hazelnut, Coffee, Cream
Taste balance
Sweet, Rich
Aftertaste
Sweet, Creamy, Lingering hazelnut and chocolate
Fizziness
None, Still
Color appearance
Opaque, Creamy beige, Light brown
Texture
Smooth, Creamy, Rich, Velvety
Seasonality
Indulgent, All-season, Wintery
Flavor intensity & Experience
The flavor is dominated by high levels of sweetness and creaminess, with a very low alcohol presence and virtually no bitterness or sourness. It is a still, non-carbonated drink designed for pure indulgence.
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Ingredients
This recipe requires three core liqueurs: Frangelico for hazelnut, Kahlúa for coffee, and Baileys for the cream base. Fresh cream and a touch of honey complete the signature flavor.
- Frangelico30 ml (1 oz)Provides the key hazelnut and nutty flavor.
- Kahlúa30 ml (1 oz)Adds rich coffee and chocolate notes.
- Baileys Irish Cream30 ml (1 oz)Forms the creamy base of the cocktail.
- Heavy Cream30 ml (1 oz)Adds extra richness and a velvety texture. Single cream can be substituted.
- Honey1 teaspoon (5 ml)(optional)Enhances the Toblerone flavor profile, can be adjusted to taste.
Ice type
- Cubed
Mixing equipments
You will need a standard cocktail shaker set, including a jigger for measuring and a strainer, to properly combine and chill the ingredients.
- Cocktail shaker for chilling and mixing ingredients.
- Strainer for pouring into the glass without ice.
- Jigger or measuring tool for accurate pours.
Instructions
To make this drink, simply shake all the liqueurs, cream, and honey with ice until very cold. Strain the mixture into a chilled, chocolate-drizzled glass and finish with your desired garnish.
1. Prepare your serving glass. Chill a Martini or coupe glass in the freezer for a few minutes. Optional: Drizzle chocolate syrup inside the glass for decoration.
2. Fill a cocktail shaker with cubed ice.
3. Add Frangelico, Kahlúa, Baileys Irish Cream, heavy cream, and honey to the shaker.
4. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until the outside of the shaker is well-chilled.
5. Double-strain the mixture into your prepared chilled glass to ensure a smooth texture.
6. Garnish with a dusting of cocoa powder, chocolate shavings, or a small piece of Toblerone on the rim. Serve immediately.
Garnishing
Garnishing is key for this dessert drink; a chocolate syrup drizzle inside the glass is classic, topped with chocolate shavings for an extra decadent touch.
- Chocolate syrup to drizzle inside the glass before pouring.
- Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder dusted on top.
- A small wedge of Toblerone chocolate on the rim of the glass.
Dietary Information
This cocktail is not suitable for those with dairy or nut allergies, nor is it vegan. It contains a small amount of caffeine from the coffee liqueur but is generally egg-free and gluten-free.
✓ Contains alcohol
✕ Caffeine-free
✕ Dairy-free
✓ Egg-free
✓ Soy-free
✕ Nut-free
✓ Gluten-free
✕ Vegan-friendly
✓ Vegetarian-friendly
Nutrition information
This is a high-calorie dessert cocktail, rich in both carbohydrates and sugar due to the liqueurs, cream, and honey content. It should be considered an indulgent treat.
Calories
Averagely 350-450 kcal (1464-1883 kJ)
Calories level
Carbohydrates
Averagely 30-40 g
Carbohydrate level
Sugar
Averagely 25-35 g
Sugar level
Occasions
This cocktail is ideal as an after-dinner digestif or a liquid dessert. It's perfect for celebrations, special occasions, or simply as an indulgent treat for a cozy evening.
- After-dinner drink
- Dessert course
- Celebrations
- Cozy night in
Pairing suggestions
The Toblerone Cocktail is best served on its own as a dessert. However, it can also pair wonderfully with other sweets like a simple scoop of vanilla ice cream, fresh berries to cut the richness, or even a rich chocolate lava cake.
- Chocolate-based desserts
- Vanilla ice cream or gelato
- Fresh berries
- As a standalone dessert
Toblerone Cocktail: A Decadent Liquid Dessert
The Toblerone Cocktail is the ultimate liquid dessert, a modern classic beloved for its uncanny resemblance to the iconic chocolate bar. It combines hazelnut and coffee liqueurs with Irish cream to create a drink that is profoundly creamy, sweet, and satisfying. Easy to prepare yet impressively decadent, it is the perfect nightcap for any sweet-toothed cocktail enthusiast, best served ice-cold in a fancy glass.