ABG unveils Riga Black Balsam Chocolate & Mint

Amber Beverage Group (ABG) has expanded its Riga Black Balsam herbal bitters range with the introduction of a new chocolate and mint flavour.

The limited-edition Riga Black Balsam Chocolate & Mint can be enjoyed in classic and hot cocktails. The drink has an ABV of 30% and joins variants including blackcurrant and cherry in the Riga range.

“As Riga Black Balsam represents one of the oldest beverage categories in the world, the way it is consumed has changed: from being enjoyed as a shot, as an aperitif or with coffee through to countless cocktail variations nowadays,” said Māris Kalniņš, global brand director of Riga Black Balsam.

“By listening to our consumers and following the global trends in beverage development, we have created a bitter with a gentle and refreshing taste, which is provided by the notes of milk chocolate and sweet peppermint.”

Earlier this year, ABG launched Riga Black Balsam XO, a blend of the brand’s original bitter and a premium eight-year-old French brandy.