Pantalones Tequila Collaboration Selection - Gluten Free

New to Annabel's Patisserie - a collaboration between AP and Pantalones Organic Tequila, a 4 flavour selection that uses three high quality tequilas to create unique and delicious flavour profiles.

This is a collaboration I was thrilled to work on, and excited for the brief as I love matching flavour pairings with chocolate.

Only one chocolate uses the classic Blanco (white) tequila which people may be more familiar with, the remaining three are using Añejo and Reposado tequilas which are both rich and dark in flavour, akin to a brandy, which when paired with chocolate makes for a warming and classic flavour combination.

Flavours included:

Strawberry Margarita

Here I used the Blanco tequila for a clean, acidic pairing with a 65% dark chocolate. I made a strawberry gel cut with fresh lime for a real tangy hit, and then blended Blanco tequila, dark chocolate, and more lime, for another fresh acidic hit. Dark chocolate and lime is unexpectedly refreshing, so this whole mouthful feels like a fresh cocktail on a summer's day.

Apple. Bay, Cinnamon, Reposado Tequila

Here I worked with the Reposado Tequila as if it were Calvados, as it brings that same deep warmth. I wanted to use a seasonal flavour so I've paired Dulcey caramelised white chocolate with a fresh English apple which has been lightly seasoned with background notes of cinnamon and bay. I blended the tequila into caramelised white chocolate which really warms the palette and when paired with the apple, gives a sensation of a classic Apple Pie.

Sticky Date, Butterscotch, Añejo

Here i've used a balanced 55% dark chocolate for the shell to balance this sweet and decadent filling. I made a butterscotch caramel, cut with the tequila, so the molasses is balanced with a bit of fire. I infused Medjool dates into more tequila and cream, and combined them with a dark/milk blend for a sticky date combination, reminiscent of a classic Sticky Toffee Pudding.

Coffee and Añejo Tequila

This is the one I made to suit my own tastes. I wanted a truffle type filling that would pair perfectly with a coffee, maybe something to enjoy in the afternoon or as a petit-four at the end of a meal. I've used a blend of dark and milk chocolates, infused cream with a rich nutty coffee, and then blended it all together with Añejo Tequila. In this instance, I was using it as if you might a dark rum, in order to create a nod to a classic Rum truffle.

I'd love to see some support for this collection as the director of Pantalones is hoping to commission these long term. Please let me know what you think!

Ingredients & Allergen Information 

Dark chocolate (62% cocoa minimum) cocoa beans, sugar, cocoa butter, emulsifier (sunflower lecithin), natural vanilla extract, Caramelised white chocolate (32% cocoa minimum) cocoa butter, sugar, whole MILK powder, dried skimmed MILK, whey (MILK), butter (MILK), emulsifier (sunflower lecithin), natural vanilla extract, cream, glucose, Pantalones Reposado, Blanco, and Añejo Organic Tequila, Medjool dates, apple, strawberry, lime, rose water, bay leaves, cinnamon, coffee, pectin, citric acid, lemon juice, sorbitol, Organic Cocoa Butter, FD & C Red 40 RED E129, E131, E172, E124 RED, E555 Mica , E171 Titanium dioxide, salt.

Best before 10.11.2026