The featured cocktail for Episode 42: Betty Crocker’s Box, is the Negroni variation, the Cardinale. This is part of my pursuit of making myself like Campari. I have to say, this was my favorite Campari cocktail yet. I think it’s working! Ingredients: 1 oz. Gin 1 oz. Campari 1 oz. Dry Vermouth Orange peel for garnish Directions: Stir…
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Recipe: Negroni Sbagliato
The Negroni Sbagliato is the featured cocktail of Ep39: He was a ROGUE Scholar (aka St. Vincent of Saragossa). Shockingly, this is the first Campari cocktail I have tried that I actually liked! Sbagliato means “messed up” or “mistaken” in Italian. While the exact origins of this Negroni variation are unknown, the story is that this…
Recipe: The Sunstealer
The Sunstealer is the featured cocktail of Episode 37: The Oreo Cookie Conspiracy. This cocktail was created by Henry Prendergast at Chicago bar and restaurant, Analogue. This was a good cocktail, but not one that highlights the Crème de Cacao. Ingredients: 2 ounces gin 3/4 ounces sweet vermouth, we used Dolan 1/4-ounce Crème de Cacao,…
Recipe: Upside-Down Martini
The Upside-Down Martini is featured in Episode 32: Kill your idols (aka Julia Child). It was a favorite of Julia’s, and some say she even invented it. I know one thing, this really turned me on to Dry Vermouth and I’ve been drinking Upside-Down Martinis and Vermouth spritzers ever since. 😉 And for the love…
Recipe: The Bronx Cocktail
The Bronx Cocktail is the featured drink of Episode 31: The Mark Zuckerberg of Catholicism (aka Saint Anthony of Padua). I really enjoyed this cocktail. It was smooth with just a bit of sweet. Ingredients 2 oz Gin 1/4 oz Dry vermouth 1/4 oz Sweet vermouth 1 oz Fresh orange juice 1 dash Orange bitters…
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