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This equal-parts stirred cocktail is either a spirit-forward aperitivo or a bittersweet digestif come nightcap. Whatever classification it falls into...
JuiFan Yuan
22nd November 2022 at 16:43
Does anyone know who invited this cocktail? Really want to know the story behind the cocktail!
13th February 2023 at 08:14
I don't have any notes as to the origin of this recipe other than that I made it for the photo above on 14/Aug/2018 which does help date when I came across it.
15th May 2022 at 21:30
Did an A/B test: A = to spec, B = altered proportions in line with my favored ones for Negroni i.e : 1.5oz pisco, .75oz Strega .5 oz Cynar. My impressions:
A: Cynar overwhelmingly dominated. Strega got lost.
B: Much better balance.
A: Cynar overwhelmingly dominated. Strega got lost.
B: Much better balance.
6th March 2022 at 03:24
Quite tasty! I didn't have any Strega, so I used half and half Galliano and Yellow Chartreuse. This combo really brought out the artichoke flavors in the Cynar, in a good way.
19th February 2022 at 01:21
Was very good as an aperitif; although, just a tad too sweet for me. I will put this on my night cap list as I think it would be perfect for an evening relaxing cocktail
4th February 2022 at 04:32
I only have the Macchu Pisco on hand.. very complex and the star anise really helps bond things together..
14th December 2021 at 06:03
First time I made this I used BarSol Quebranta which added an unwanted peanut flavor. Can't get the Mosto Verde Italia locally so this time I used Miguel Torres El Gobernador Moscatel, like the Italia, an aromatic variety with fruitier floral flavors. Pot distilled. Great cocktail.