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The O. G.
Spiritous gin supported by herbaceous and bitter botanical notes with a touch of citrus freshness and rich vanilla
Yorey C
30th January at 07:05
gilbeys | bitter truth grapefruit bitters ... didnt like this, pretty bitter, clashing, so far i havent liked these bitters so that could be the problem or maybe i need better gin or vermouth
7th August 2023 at 17:48
Very good, something like an aperitif disguised as a digestif. Surprisingly dry, and slightly bitter, and the grapefruit bitters are a nice touch.
5th August 2023 at 00:22
Was looking for a good aperitivo to have before an Italian dinner. Nicely bitter with the herbal falvours from the gin. Grapefruit bitters add a slight hint of citrus. Not overly sweet.
13th July 2023 at 02:07
Is that red or white vermouth? Not sure what an "Old Gin cocktail" is, but with red vermouth (my guess) this looks like a "dry" Negroni variation.
19th September 2023 at 03:57
Finally got around to trying this, using Carpano Antica and the "low octane" (16.5%) version of Cynar, which I upped to 3/4 oz (same as the vermouth) so it wouldn't get lost. Left the gin at 1.75 oz for a "dry Negroni" effect. Cynar instead of Campari is a great variation, and the proportions make for a lighter, drier cocktail that lets the herbal aspects of the ingredients come through rather than being overwhelmed by sweet and bitter flavors. A great aperitivo, and a great kickoff to International Negroni Week (negroniweek.com) even though it doesn't use Campari.
13th July 2023 at 08:09
Yup, sweet vermouth.