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Clandestine
Honey balances bitter notes of gentian with citrusy bergamot and Scotch spirit. An apéritif of digestif
Peter Pagano
11th July 2025 at 21:50
I made this with Nikka Taketsuru pure malt, Suze, and Italicus and it came out great! Wonderful mix of smoke, herbs, honey and citrus.
12th September 2024 at 17:51
A good cocktail, indeed. Why not make a lighter version - like the Americano being the light version of a Negroni.
Try this, which could be name 'Innocent Clandestine':
30 ml Italicus, 10 ml Suze, 30 ml club soda, a dash of lemon juice, in an Old Fashion glass over a block of ice, stirred and cheers.
Try this, which could be name 'Innocent Clandestine':
30 ml Italicus, 10 ml Suze, 30 ml club soda, a dash of lemon juice, in an Old Fashion glass over a block of ice, stirred and cheers.
7th January 2023 at 18:13
Just made this with Fierfield Birch Spirit (a botanical Irish whiskey) - it developed a distinct coffee note - remarkable how this sort of thing happens! Great drink, wonderfully complex, and worth using great quality honey (we did!)
12th January 2022 at 03:22
Great cocktail. The Italicus pairs so well with Salers Gentian and provides a wonderfully subtle pepper/ginger bite. This was good with Glen Grant 12yr old Speyside.