06/05/2026
Our 12-piece Aperitivo & Digestivo Collection brings you a taste of Italian summer — straight from the kitchen of Head Chocolatier Dany Kamkhagi, of Houston’s . Dany brings the flavors of Negroni, Luxardo del Santo, Caffè Corretto, and Amaro del Capo to our gently fruity Costa Esmeraldas chocolate — inviting you to share four velvety bonbon varieties as you would a round of drinks.
We first met Dany last year when he submitted confections for our Advent Calendar blind tasting. (His Hazelnut Comet became one of the most talked-about treats of our 2025 Calendar.)
This new Collection, which draws on his childhood memories and family traditions, begins with a bonbon evoking Dany’s go-to aperitivo: the Negroni. Blood-orange pâte de fruit is spiked with Campari, while subtly sweet ganache made with Grassotti Vermouth di Torino mellows the finish. From there, build up or wind down the evening with Luxardo del Santo, Amaro del Capo, and Caffè Correto bonbons.
Available for pre-order, and will begin shipping on Tuesday, June 9th. It will be available in our S.F. and Las Vegas retail stores by then as well. Buon appetito. https://www.dandelionchocolate.com/products/aperitivo-and-digestivo-collection?_pos=1&_sid=4013cb24b&_ss=r
