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Lucino's Delight

Bittersweet, herbal, and cleansingly refreshing, a delightful digestive. (Beware: a citrus zest twist knocks this cocktail off kilter.)
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Linda Shaverin Hirsh’s Avatar Linda Shaverin Hirsh
26th October 2024 at 19:48
Defo a surprising combo. Herbal/plant notes are a triumph. Sipping it right now and feeling transported to the glorious bars of Italy. Looking forward to experimenting with other gins/amaros (amari???)
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Adam Kormondy’s Avatar Adam Kormondy
12th August 2024 at 00:30
Surprised by how much I could taste the gin (Ford's) in the balance but it was wonderfully melded. Definitely will go back and try other gins.
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John CARR’s Avatar John CARR
10th August 2024 at 13:50
The mint and spearmint notes of the Lucano are very evident, balanced by the fruit, sweetness and bitter Cherry of the ingredients. Tangy and rich, while also refreshing. Perfectly balanced bitter sweet and herbal.
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Chris Brislawn’s Avatar Chris Brislawn
28th October at 03:22
The mint notes were one of the first things I noticed on my first sip, but I am also impressed at how much bitterness just 1/4 oz of the Lucano imparts. Good balance overall. I use Cheritelli maraschino, which has a bit more maraschino flavor than Luxardo liqueur and plays well with a Luxardo cherry garnish. By way of contrast, Phil Ward (in the Death & Co. cocktail book) says "no garnish," but the Luxardo cherry works here, esp. with Cheritelli.
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John CARR’s Avatar John CARR
10th August 2024 at 13:52
*other
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John CARR’s Avatar John CARR
5th August 2024 at 11:31
Interesting that there’s also a Lucky Luke with rather similar ingredients. Just a coincidence I wonder?
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Andy Parnell-Hopkinson’s Avatar Andy Parnell-Hopkinson
26th January 2024 at 18:39
To look at the recipe you might think this is a bit like a gin Brooklyn. You'd be right. Excellent.
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