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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...
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Chris Brislawn’s Avatar Chris Brislawn
29th April at 00:26
Simon Difford is the one recommending Navy Strength gin for this. If it was strong enough to ensure victory against the Spanish Armada, in the Battle of Trafalgar, and the Battle of Jutland then it's probably great in the Six Cylinder, but I find normal London Dry strength (~94 proof) to be plenty adequate. I'd rather just bump up the volume of base liquor in a Negroni-like drink by a quarter ounce or so to lessen the sweetness a little bit. Good dilution helps, too, especially when serving in coupes with no ice-cubes.
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Calvin Grant’s Avatar Calvin Grant
29th April at 01:51
Thank you Chris. Great advice. I did notice the recipe had changed. Now on to a Sloegroni.
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Chris Brislawn’s Avatar Chris Brislawn
29th April at 03:08
I had good results making the Sloegroni with Ramazzotti Aperitivo Rosato in place of the rosato vermouth. You need to watch the sweetness on that one.
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