Who says you have to eat your s’mores? Whether infused with your favorite alcohol or blended into a milkshake, the s’more flavor profile works wonders in potable form, for a fun riff on this campfire staple. Just visit any liquor store and you’re bound to see something like marshmallow vodka or chocolate liquor. Take a martini glass, coat the rim with honey and crush some graham crackers to coat the edge. It’s the ultimate martini. Or skip the alcohol and make a milkshake with toasted marshmallows blended with ice cream. Top with chocolate sprinkles and crushed graham crackers.
6 Ways to Kick Your S’Mores Up a Notch
09/26/22It’s time to get creative with your s’mores during your next camping trip! This is not only delicious; it can be a lot of fun to dream up your very own perfect s’mores. Get the entire crew involved and figure out exactly what everyone wants in their dream s’more, then share all of the different flavor combinations for a true deluxe s’mores tasting.
Add Peanut Butter or Nutella
When you think of s’mores as being a blank canvas you can paint with your favorite toppings, the possibilities become endless. Everyone loves either peanut butter or Nutella, and most of us love both. So take your pick! Or be greedy and add both to your s’mores. Remember that commercial that touted “two great tastes that taste great together?” You’ll hardly know the marshmallow and graham crackers are there.
Add Decadent Dark Chocolate
Not a dark chocolate fan? Think again. Get the right kind of dark chocolate that melts (most dark chocolate is mostly cacao and not very meltable, so get the baking kind that likes to melt. Or perhaps white chocolate trips your trigger? Whatever chocolate you prefer, dare go to beyond the standard Hershey’s variety and let ‘er rip.
Ghirardelli, Lindt, and Dove are all well-known dark chocolate brands that can be found in many groceries and department stores.
Add Your Favorite Fruit
Gourmet s’mores can be realized with just a bit of fruit color. Not only does this look good, but it adds a tangy sweet flavor to your camping treat. Fruit gives a world of flavor and color – there’s so much to choose from. Let your creativity run wild! Add a dollop of jam or lemon curd. Or some slivered apples for a tangy crunch. Banana slices are another winner, or fresh berries. Even a few sprinkles of shredded coconut will catapult your s’mores to a higher level.
Salty Snacks
There’s just something about salty and sweet that makes our taste buds soar. Some easy ways to do this is to crunch some potato chips or pretzels and embed them in the toasted marshmallow. Or perhaps some cooked crispy bacon is in favor? Bacon always pairs well with sweet treats – it’s the candy of meat, after all!
Different Crackers or Cookies
With all this talk of different ingredients, we’d be remiss to overlook the foundation of the s’more – the mighty graham cracker. You can substitute this with all manner of crispy things, such as chocolate chip cookies, plain chocolate wafers, and Oreos with the filling removed. Ever heard of Stroopwafels? Thin waffle cookies that give the perfect shape for the construction of a s’more!
