This cherry chocolate cocktail recipe makes a fabulous Valentine's Daycocktail. Paul A. Young uses Kirsch in this recipe to complement the cherries, but you can personalise the drink by using your loved one's favourite tipple.
Add the water and sugar to a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Place the chocolate in a large bowl, pour the hot liquid over the chocolate and whisk to dissolve
Add the ice to a blender until it is half-full. Add the cherries, pour in the chocolate and blitz for 1 minute. Divide between glasses and mix in a shot of your favourite liqueur
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