I've been very lazy the last year when it comes to making cocktails, but this recipe was exciting enough to get me to try it.
Unfortunately the only rum I had on hand was an Appleton Estate that I'm guessing doesn't have enough character to do much for this drink.
Ended up being reminiscent of Boss black coffee but far more subtle, too subtle for me to fully appreciate.
There were a couple of times I caught something nuanced but I could never hold onto it long enough to form any thought.
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Great ratio. Works well with other amari. Just fininished a Melegroni, excellent. Now I'm enjoying a GranClassiconi or perhaps a Granegroni Classico. Superb. Experiment.
Tried it with Averna, I was sure I was going to make you eat your words and yet...
Love what's going on with the flavors in this one, but I either stuffed up on the dilution or I've found out how boozy is too boozy for me.
Very rich and fruity, I enjoy the 1:1 ratio but understand why people would want to tone down the vermouth.
Mezcal and Fernet can technically go in the same glass, not sure if they should though...
Surprisingly still get a little bit of apple.
54 proof but feels like 80-100.
The vermouth completely dominated my bottle of Appleton Signature. Upped the rum on the second go but it's still a bit too one note for me.
For those who find a Negroni is too bitter and the Boulevardier isn't bitter enough (or you would really prefer gin), this drink sits nicely in the middle.
A very full on and fast evolution from ango to mezcal. It's like sipping a light Trinidad sour then as you breath out you get all the smokiness. The bitter and smoke are unlike anything I've tried before, this drink is mind blowing to this novice.
Magic, never would have guessed these would go together.