My first génépi. The barman gave me a generous taster over ice: very nice, yes, this is something I'd like to drink more of.
Alpine Negroni: I was a bit concerned about the gentian+ gentian of the suze+ americano bianco, but the combo smoothed out leaving some space for the génépi to come through. As noted by John Carr below, the Giffard Menthe Pastille is strong stuff and 5ml just right (and the max) for a point of menthol freshness. Two swaths of lemon zest in the shaker subbed for the lemon bitters. The rosemary sprig did good work.
Would have liked more génépi, so I remade it with 22.5ml (3/4 floz) which I think improved it.
An excellent drink.
[Alpine Negroni]
Alpine Negroni: I was a bit concerned about the gentian+ gentian of the suze+ americano bianco, but the combo smoothed out leaving some space for the génépi to come through. As noted by John Carr below, the Giffard Menthe Pastille is strong stuff and 5ml just right (and the max) for a point of menthol freshness. Two swaths of lemon zest in the shaker subbed for the lemon bitters. The rosemary sprig did good work.
Would have liked more génépi, so I remade it with 22.5ml (3/4 floz) which I think improved it.
An excellent drink.
[Alpine Negroni]