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Quintessential Royal
The cacao powder rim echoes the subtle chocolate flavours in this tasty bittersweet aperitivo
John CARR
19th February 2025 at 13:32
Went with the slightly less assertive Cardamaro and, lacking cacoa powder, an extra couple of drops of Bob’s finest choc bitters. Superbly rich, flavoursome, lingering bitter-sweetness (like life), vinous, candied citrus and berry fruits.
8th April 2025 at 06:22
Oh no, save your Cardamaro for a Brooklyn's Finest in which she will shine as the subtle and elegant queen that she is.
20th February 2025 at 07:14
Love Cardamaro and it's wine based...no liquer tax in Washington State USA. Plus Bob's everything!
4th June 2022 at 02:33
Good Scotch and good Vermouth make the difference. The Cocchi provides enough sweetness while the Cynar takes a back seat and does not overpower the Scotch and Cacao. The Cacao bitters (I put a full dash) puts this drink over the top. Well done, another winner. (5 of 8 of “Her Maj’s” Difford cocktails for the Jubilee)