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Mane of Needles

For Negroni-lovers seeking depth of flavour, complexity and refinement
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Brecht Huysman’s Avatar Brecht Huysman
8th February at 11:34
Lovely drink! I just wanted to point out that the name comes from a lyric in the song ‘Cassandra Gemini’ by The Mars Volta, from the album Frances the Mute. It’s a little unclear. Cheers!
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Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
9th February at 13:31
Many thanks, Brecht. I've added your wording above.
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Stephen C’s Avatar Stephen C
8th February at 04:29
One of my favorite drinks. Look at the drinks and drinking blog for a discussion. Don't understand the addition of saline drops as they mute the drink. Without them the layering is superb.
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Andy Parnell-Hopkinson’s Avatar Andy Parnell-Hopkinson
1st February at 17:42
Good, but the Benedictine struggles against the powerful bitters. Might try doubling and see if it improves or not.
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Alex Powell’s Avatar Alex Powell
5th April at 21:25
Made this after dinner and instinctively boosted the Benedictine, can be a bit unforgiving otherwise. Enjoyable but didn't exactly fly.
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Simon Sedgley’s Avatar Simon Sedgley
1st February at 12:20
Way too fussy for our taste...and there is no harmony. The whole is just the sum of its parts.
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Rick Rosemont’s Avatar Rick Rosemont
31st January at 23:34
Tasty. I guess more of a Boulevardier than a Negroni but no worries.
The different flavors meld together very well, not as Campari forward as a Negroni or a Boulevardier. If you happen to have the ingredients around give it a try.
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