11/25/2023 0 Comments Dry ice in tonic water black light![]() These days, we’re now seeing the everyday drinker enjoying spritzes and negronis. And I love it because the negroni is truly the most balanced and interesting of the classic cocktails. Its ingredients are flavorful in their own right and the proportions of the drink allow for a delicious marriage of flavors-and in a way that hits not just the boozy, bitter, and sweet. Campari and bitter drinks were once only ordered by those who had the means to travel to Europe and experience the beauty of aperitivo hour-all while sitting in a piazza, drinking bitter cocktails and consuming nibbles of prosciutto. Now, it’s one of the most popular drinks here in the United States-and it’s appropriate for any occasion. Bitter flavors have been seeing a major renaissance as American’s have pulled their collective palates out of the overly sweet doldrums we faced due to World War rationing and the ‘noble experiment’ of Prohibition. Hailing from Milan, this bittersweet, boozy, and balanced cocktail made the jump from aperitivo hour in Italy to the finest cocktail bars in the world. “The negroni is the quintessential aperitif cocktail. Drop in cocktail cherry. Cut a long twist of lemon and shape lengthwise to make it straight, then put it into the drink so that the top half of twist sticks up out of the drink. Method: Shake gin, cherry liqueur, curaçao, elderflower liqueur, and lemon juice in a shaker with ice. Strain into a highball or a Collins glass over ice and top with club soda. It’s named in honor of my wife, Laurie, who always enters our Instagram cocktail show through the very squeaky door that leads to our home bar-and it’s made from all of her and my favorite ingredients. It’s boozy enough to be the perfect 2020 escape, yet tasty enough to erase any Puritan guilt you might have about drinking a cocktail. In short, it’s a very squeaky win–win!” - Paul Feig, award-winning director and founder of Artingstall’s Ginġ.5 oz. Artingstall’s Brilliant London Dry GinĬocktail cherry and lemon peel for garnish “Everything about this drink is very personal to me: It’s made with my new gin, Artingstall’s, which I’ve waited my entire life to create. Paul Feig / Artingstall's Gin THE SQUEAKY DOOR Garnish with orange peel curled over sides and lay over egg white foam. Combine all ingredients into the tin with ice, shake briefly and strain into a coupe. Crack egg and separate egg whites into a separate tin, dry shake (without ice). Method: Combine all ingredients in tin except egg whites. Shake vigorously. * For the Earl Grey-Infused Hendrick’s: Place 8 Earl Grey tea bags in 1 liter of Hendrick’s gin, let infuse for 3 days. store-bought vanilla syrup (preferably Torani) While we count the days until the end of 2020, The Austen makes it more bearable when paired with a good book and close friends.socially distanced of course.” - Morgan Rhule, director of beverage at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood (Hollywood, Florida)Ġ.5 oz. The bergamot oil from the tea merges well with the juniper berry flavor of the gin. “An homage to the writer Jane Austen, this aperitivo is light in body with a crisp astringent finish-similar to the author’s literary work. ![]() Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida THE AUSTEN Garnish with fresh lemon or aromatic herbs. Add ice and fill to top with sparkling water. Method: In a jug or single serve glass, combine Citadelle, lemon and honey, stirring until honey is completely dissolved. It was a hot summer too and we were drinking Tom Collins (similar drink but with sugar instead of honey).” - Nico de Soto, owner of Mace (New York City) and Danico (Paris) It reminds me when I stayed over at Château de Bonbonnet, where they distill the gin. It pairs with the botanicals from Citadelle Gin perfectly. ![]() I recommend wildflower honey (if you can) for this one. Fresh yet complex with the touch of honey. ![]() It’s everything we need right now with heatwaves and lockdown all around the world. You don’t even need a shaker, just a glass or a pitcher and some ice. “First of all, it’s a very easy cocktail to make at home with ingredients you can find in any supermarket. Billon Sammy / Zeppelin CITADELLE GIN & LEMONADE ![]()
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