Mars Galaxy Caramel

Mars Galaxy Caramel is a chocolate bar in the snack category, so the usual spirits advice about neat pours, cocktails and glassware doesn't apply. Bars sold under this name are generally milk chocolate wrapped around a soft caramel centre. Expect a smooth, milky cocoa flavour first, then a sweeter, buttery caramel with a slight pull to the texture. Check the pack for exact weight, ingredients and allergen details, since those aren't listed here. For the best texture, eat it at cool room temperature, when the chocolate snaps cleanly and the caramel stays soft. A short time in the fridge firms the caramel and makes the bar easier to slice into pieces, but a very cold bar mutes the flavour. Keep it away from heat, which softens the chocolate and lets the caramel run. Because it is sweet, it goes well with drinks that have some bitterness or acidity. Black coffee, an espresso, or an unsweetened tea cuts through the caramel, and a glass of cold milk suits the milk chocolate. Chopped pieces also work folded into ice cream, warm brownies or a bowl of plain yoghurt, where they add a sweet, chewy contrast.