Chocolate Cordials

Originating in Renaissance-period apothecaries, the cordial was an alcohol-based medicine – and aphrodisiac – made with fermented fruits, spices, and herbs to stimulate the heart and improve circulation. Eventually cordials became a fruit-based alcohol and in the late 1800s, a candy that was deliciously decadent and alcohol-free. A marriage of rich dark chocolate with a liquid filling that enlivens your taste buds: together they make a most satisfying union.