 There is good news for sweet lovers of Kolkata as Girish Chandra Dey & Nakur Chandra Nandy, a famous sweet shop in Kolkata, is launching alcohol-laced versions of the traditional sandesh.
The humble sandesh is now going the way of the cognac chocolate and the rum ball.
Prasanta Nandy, one of the three partners at the shop said, "The idea evolved from cakes, pastries, chocolates and several other dishes that require wine for their preparation."
He, however, refused to reveal how the sweets will be prepared. He added, "It`s a trade secret except to say that only three types of liquors whisky, vodka and rum will be used. The Rum Sandesh will contain Old Monk Rum, the Vodka Sandesh Smirnoff and the Whisky Sandesh will be made using Teachers Highland Cream."
Nandy said, "We had tried using Johnny Walker Black Label, but the end product became too expensive for middle class consumers."
Each Whiskey Sandesh will cost Rs 20-25 and the Vodka Sandesh Rs 10-15. The Rum Sandesh will be cheaper and cost Rs 10.
"The sandesh has the distinctive taste, aroma and smell of liquor. But it won`t lead to addiction", he added.
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Posted On : 09 Dec 08
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