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Barney Barnato Cocktail
Dry, with bittersweet undertones, and aromatic. I've tried this recipe with modern-day Caperitif but prefer the above blend of two apéritif wines in its...
John CARR
28th March 2024 at 12:00
Retried with actual cognac, very rounded and smooth. At this point I think I prefer the bucolic ruggedness of Armagnac. This cocktail really reflects the choice of base spirit.
25th July 2025 at 03:40
I made it with a cheap French brandy and it was still really good thanks to the Kina L'Aero and Lillet Blanc combo. I imagine Armagnac or Cognac could bump this up a notch. How goes your winter months my friend?
27th July 2025 at 02:57
Also want to amend the cheap French brandy comment. Cost effective would be more accurate. It's Darvelle Freres V.S.O.P. and it's quite good.
25th July 2025 at 11:40
Yeah it’s pretty high on my faves list! Pretty good thanks. It's been a very full year so far - like many ppl I think - but just back from a lovely dinner with a friend so feeling full and contented right now 😄. How about you?
15th January 2025 at 06:33
Retried with Kina L'Aero d'Or (now that I have some), using Angostura Orange Bitters and Remy 1738. (I think I prefer an arcadian idyll lubricated by cognac.) Instead of orange curacao I substituted P. Ferrand Limited Edition Late Harvest Moroccan Yuzu Dry Curacao, which we both agree really made this cocktail exceptional. Five stars.
25th July 2025 at 04:10
I'm wanting that limited edition dry curaçao! Cheers.
15th January 2025 at 09:33
Yes this is definitely a five star drink and one of my favourites. Your version sounds very wish indeed!
19th April 2024 at 12:33
A recipe that repays repeated experimentation - perhaps there is no perfect version?! Tonight with Armagnac VSOP, cocchi Americano and the wonderful Pierre Ferrand orange Curacao.