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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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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
28th October at 03:47
I’ll have to put this on my retry list, thanks Chris! I guess the bitterness of the amaro also amplifies the bitter elements in the carpano, even tho by itself the latter tastes so sweet (to my palate).
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John CARR’s Avatar John CARR
10th August 2024 at 13:52
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