We’re thrilled to have our Choc-Bourbon Cherries featured in STORY Cocktails’ Chocolate Cherry Brownies recipe. These delicious brownies are tailored to be matched with their platinum winning Martinez.

Here is the recipe:

INGREDIENTS
125g butter
150g dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids)
60g The Curious Cabinet’s Choc-Bourbon Cherries
60g roasted pecans (optional)
1 cup caster sugar
60g cocoa powder
75g plain flower
¾ tsp baking powder
3 large free-range eggs
50g Cherry Ripe block chocolate (optional)

METHOD
1. Preheat the oven to 180°. Line a 20cm square baking tin (or the equivalent) with greaseproof paper.

2. Melt the butter and dark chocolate in a bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (don’t let the bowl touch the water).

3. Roughly chop the pecans and mix them with the cherries into the melted chocolate. Remove from heat.

4. In another bowl, add the sugar, then sift in the cocoa powder, flour and baking powder. Add to the melted chocolate mixture and stir until well combined.

5. Beat the eggs and mix in. Roughly chop and stir through the extra dark chocolate (if using).

6. Transfer the mixture to the tin, then bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes. You want them a little gooey in the middle.

7. Remove from the oven and allow to fully cool in the tray, before cutting into squares.

For a sophisticated, after dinner treat, serve with a chilled glass of STORY Cocktails Martinez.