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Bittersweet with rye whiskey's assertive spirituous spice, this is an aperitivo for those occasions when the pre-dinner drink needs to be a sharpener
G. M. Genovese
23rd October at 09:47
Up front it seems like all booze (I did use 114 proof rye and only 10 ml Luxardo) and nothing special. It takes a few beats, but some fruit cocktail and botanical white noise blooms in the aftertaste. Overall, it's good, but its nuances will easily get lost, if you're distracted.
24th February 2022 at 01:26
Was a perfect aperitif. We are not big fans to cocktails that are too sweet, but this hints a perfect balance for us. It is sweet enough to prepare you for dinner.
Anonymous
16th November 2021 at 22:14
I liked this cocktail but used half the amount of Maraschino in it, because it seemed like it would have been too sweet for my tastes with the full 15ml.
It's similar to a Bensonhurst, which we LOVE, but slightly smoother, due to the Meletti, vs. Cynar in the Bensonhurst. Also, this drink has less vermouth in it, so it is a stronger drink than the Bensonhurst.
I will be making this again.
By the way, Simon, I have tried Abano, and wasn't that impressed by it. I very much prefer Campari.
It's similar to a Bensonhurst, which we LOVE, but slightly smoother, due to the Meletti, vs. Cynar in the Bensonhurst. Also, this drink has less vermouth in it, so it is a stronger drink than the Bensonhurst.
I will be making this again.
By the way, Simon, I have tried Abano, and wasn't that impressed by it. I very much prefer Campari.
17th November 2021 at 07:35
Thanks for your notes. Good to know re Abano, but in the recipe above I used Meletti amaro in place of Abano. Campari is part of the original recipe.