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Beatnik
This whiskey-laced, bittersweet red wine-like, three-ingredient cocktail is best appreciated as an after-dinner digestive or late-night refresher
Ian Cummins
12th August at 03:51
I challenge you to make this with any fortified wine, similarly to how you can change the amaro used. It may come out sweeter, the walnut bitters others have mentioned would balance it out nicely.
24th July at 15:29
Fancied Herbert’s suggestion of a dash of walnut bitters, added that bit of bite. Very pleasant.
22nd July at 06:22
All great cocktails, in their simplicity and purity, irresistibly invite experimentation. With this one, we look forward to playing with the Amari and some bitters. To date, Nardini shines brightest as the Amaro for us.
27th July at 14:43
Noticing the comments about adding bitters, we did something else by adding just 2.5ml Fernet. Gives the drink a bit of welcome 'edge' for us.
13th November 2023 at 22:58
Wonderful warm and fragrant drink. My only suggestion is a couple of dashes of Black Walnut bitters. A new fave!
17th July 2023 at 16:57
Excellent cocktail, sweet and bold flavors. The tawny Port and Averna play very well with each other. highly recommend.