{"id":14881,"date":"2022-10-12T21:07:13","date_gmt":"2022-10-12T21:07:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/all-news\/calcohol-candy-is-finding-sweet-success-in-alcohol-infused-candy"},"modified":"2022-10-12T22:14:13","modified_gmt":"2022-10-12T22:14:13","slug":"calcohol-candy-is-finding-sweet-success-in-alcohol-infused-candy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/all-news\/calcohol-candy-is-finding-sweet-success-in-alcohol-infused-candy","title":{"rendered":"Calcohol Candy is finding Sweet Success in Alcohol-infused Candy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Botswana. <\/strong><\/span>Coming just in time for the party season is locally-owned Calcohol Candy Store that makes homemade alcoholic candy.<\/b><\/p>\n

The small business currently has six products under its belt \u2013 Alcoholic Gummy Bears, Liquor Lollipops, Strawberries coated with chocolate and alcohol pipettes, Marshmallows made with alcohol, Popcorn coated in caramel-infused alcohol and Jello with shots.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe candy has the same effect because the alcohol percentage in the product remains unchanged,\u201d co-founder of Calcohol Candy, Lesedi Kgomotso, told Time Out. \u201cThe buzz depends on the amount of product you take because it\u2019s the same as your tolerance ratio to volume.\u201d<\/p>\n

How it started<\/b><\/p>\n

When founders Kgomotso and One Matlhare returned from school abroad, they had to adjust to the cost of living without allowances while looking for jobs. Enjoying outdoor fun and having a good time with friends inspired them to do what they enjoy doing while earning an income.<\/p>\n

Said Kgomotso: \u201cWhat better way than alcoholic candy, best for games nights and chilling! Our target audience is not limited. Anyone above the age of 18 can enjoy and indulge in our wide range of products.\u201d<\/p>\n

Catalogue and process<\/b><\/p>\n

Calcohol Candy Store\u2019s current catalogue has six products with different alcohol brands such as Ja\u0308germeister, Tanqueray, Absolute Vodka, Amarula, Hennessy and Tequila Olmeca.<\/p>\n

As the company grows the plan is to introduce other alcohol brands to widen the variety. Summer products to tackle the heat wave are in the pipeline. \u201cAll our products are made from scratch with love and of course alcohol,\u201d Kgomotso bubbled.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt took us quite some time to master the recipes because alcohol evaporates during heating. So we customised the recipes to make sure none of the alcohol was lost to evaporation. We use a special candy thermometer to ensure that.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter all the products are made, they are kept in the refrigerator at all times because they are temperature-sensitive due to the alcohol content. Once they are ready, we package them and wait for collection or we place them in cooler boxes with ice ready for delivery.\u201d<\/p>\n

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