If there is any product that characterizes the eastern in the culinary world, those are the French toast. We already told you that, despite being a traditional and centuries-old dessert, the restless in the kitchen cannot avoid preparing more versions modern of the same. So much so that the world of confectionery and that of the liqueurs they have come together to give the concept of candy one more twist. This is how the El Viso del Alcor distillery (Seville), called Andalusian Beverages, has launched its innovative product: the French toast cream. Do you want to find out more about her? Go for it!
Crema de torrija, the bottled tribute of Andalusí Beverages
When it seemed that we had already seen everything in relation to the torrijas, the company from Visueña goes and presents its particular tribute to this dessert so typical of Easter. The 70 centiliter bottle is priced at 12 euros and was released on Good Friday. Only during the first 24 hours did they receive a total of 1000 orders of this product that has caused so much curiosity. In the end, where has a French toast cream?
With that intention of providing a flavor as popular as that of this sweet, which since Andalusian Beverages they seek is to transport the client “to those longed-for family reunions, making these memories and traditions continue to be part of our essence ”, as the company admits. To achieve this, the French toast cream has that characteristic aroma with notes of lemon, cinnamon and orange blossom; and that unmistakable taste of honey and cinnamon too. In terms of appearance, it is a creamy white vanilla drink.
The truth is that this release has special meaning given the times. With the pandemic situation that is being experienced around the globe, restrictions prevent the celebration of festivities as popular as the eastern, a whole party and part of the Spanish and, above all, Andalusian culture. That is why Basilio Rodriguez, Marketing Director of the Sevillian company, explained to Diario de Sevilla how the idea came about:
"In a year as complicated as this, we wanted to do our bit to ensure that, despite the circumstances, anyone this spring can enjoy a tradition so deeply rooted in our land as torrija". And what better way to do it than “in one different and innovative way, which is what characterizes us", recognize.
The range of sweet creams
If the French toast cream It has surprised you, wait to know the rest of the flavors that they have in their range of sweet creams. On the one hand they have the cream of rice pudding -yes, as you read it-, which seeks to “honor one of the most typical desserts of our land”, as confirmed by the company. And on the other hand, the brownie cream. This, of course, is for the sweet tooth in the house - on the recommendation of Andalusí Beverages-. "With a strong and outstanding presence of chocolate reminiscent of this internationally famous dessert ”, this cream has a very special character.
Other products of the Sevillian company
Andalusí Beverages has extensive experience in the production of alcoholic drinks, always being faithful to that innovative spirit that has led them to acquire worldwide recognition. Because, in addition to sweet creams, it has other names of drinks. Obsession Gin it is their selection of gins with which they hope to surprise the customer who is looking for "something more than a traditional gin and tonic". They have three varieties: purple gin -with notes of violet, elderflower and blackberry-, the classic obsession -with a citrus base as well as hints of mango or jasmine-, and the gin network -with berries, cherry and lime-.
Are you more than vodka? They also have something to offer you. With the five flavors of Beremot Vodka -Neutro, Lime, Orange, Strawberry and Coffee- you enter the most adventurous and wild area of Andalusian Beverages. And something else cuisine? What you are looking for is the Anise Los Hermanos. The origin of this drink dates back to 1880, when the still functional Carmona distillery (Seville) was founded. You also have to choose: cherry liqueur, semisweet, sweet and dry. It will be for options! Without a doubt the French toast cream it is one of the last surprises.
