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A bittersweet Negroni-like aperitivo or digestivo with pleasing, subtle, rich cherry notes. This cocktail runs so much better on high-octane Navy strength...
Chris Brislawn
26th April at 03:49
No "Navy strength" gin so I snuck the Tanqueray up to 3/4 oz (22.5 ml), which was enough. No reason to cut back on the Campari; the bitterness and "extra" ingredients makes this a serious, cherry fruit-forward Negroni variant. I used Byrrh, which worked quite well with the gin & Campari. Used Cocchi Extra Dry & Storico rosso, but I'm thinking a little more bitterness from Dopo Teatro instead of Storico might work well, too. There's more going on here than in a Negroni; I can see why it won a competition way back in 1928.
26th April at 14:34
Just noticed that Simon has snuck in a recipe change, reverting to original equal parts. I had Byrrh also tonight although I would lean to Dubonnet out of the two for my money. Bumped the fords gin to 30 - Navy strength would be smashing. This is a seriously good cocktail with lots going on! Used Cherry Heering but happy I also have Sangue Morlacco in stock and it’s a public holiday here tomorrow ☺️
26th April at 05:08
Thanks Chris. I’ll have to revisit this. I’ve 🩷’d it and version have pleasant memories! All the favourite ingredients. No navy strength atm either so extra gin will definitely feature 😘.
26th April at 19:38
Recipe change was driven by fine-tuning this six-cylinder and discovering that it runs best on Navy strength gin,