Rome is Burning

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Serve in a Coupe glass

Ingredients:
1 1⁄2 oz Rémy Martin V.S.O.P. cognac
3⁄4 oz Punt E Mes vermouth amaro
1⁄6 oz Monin Grenadine Syrup
3 dash Peychaud's or other Creole-style bitters
1 1⁄2 oz Fiol Extra Dry Prosecco
× 1 1 serving
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Garnish: Flamed orange zest twist (discarded) & skewered Luxardo Maraschino Cherry

How to make:

STIR first 4 ingredients with ice and strain into chilled glass. TOP with sparkling wine.

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Strength & taste guide:

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 6/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 6/10
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Review:

Originally topped with lambrusco, I've opted for prosecco but some, like me, may prefer champagne or other brut sparkling wine. Whichever you choose, the result is cognac-laced bittersweet herbal and lightly vivacious aperitivo or digestivo.

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History:

Adapted from a recipe that originated in 2008 at Milk & Honey in New York City, USA.

Alcohol content:

  • 1.5 standard drinks
  • 17.87% alc./vol. (17.87° proof)
  • 21.2 grams of pure alcohol

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Dave D.’s Avatar Dave D.
27th December 2023 at 00:25
Excellent on blend of flavors….Need to love Italian bitter flavors, which I do. (My wife does not) Used Prosecco
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Herbert Brant’s Avatar Herbert Brant
6th December 2022 at 20:46
"Lightly vivacious" is an excellent description for this delightful cocktail. On the sweeter side —I'd move it down a notch on the scale—, and with the Prosecco for brilliance, this is a smart cocktail, especially appropriate for a festive gathering.
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