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Chocolate Negroni
One of surely dozens of variations worldwide of a Chocolate Negroni! Such chocolatey variations on the classic are often made as a Rum Negroni. Here, however, from the famous Dante (which frequently appeared on the World's 50 list) in New York, it's made in the classic style with gin, Punt e Mes, and plain crème de cacao, along with the matching bitters. […]
Gin / Campari / Punt e Mes / Crème de Cacao / Chocolate Bitters
Killer in Red
This bittersweet nightcap, with its beautiful color, was introduced by Campari in 2017 to accompany their Red Diaries campaign including a elaborate short film.
I'd recommend reducing the Campari to 15ml and, especially, the Grand Marnier to 10ml (though we still post the original recipe above). […]
Campari / Gin / Bianco Vermouth / Grand Marnier
HASSELBACKEN, Stockholm, Sweden
Curious and loyal readers might have already spotted our bar articles from Stockholm, so let's take the opportunity and follow up with a little culinary bonus. Stockholm, while often thrown into the same pot as Copenhagen, where of course, "the best restaurant in the world" and many trends used to be, features its own range of high-end dining. […]
Zotter Labooko India 70%
Today's Zotter Chocolate Manufactory traces its origins back to the pastry shop opened in 1987 by Graz-based chocolatier Josef Zotter. Zotter quickly gained recognition for his innovative products and was able to transition entirely to chocolate production starting in 1999. Early on, Zotter also turned his attention to production conditions in the cocoa producing countries: since 2004, Zotter chocolate has been available only in Fairtrade quality, and since 2006, exclusively in organic Fairtrade quality. […]
Banana Manhattan
A lovely little twist on an idea that has surely been tried and served in dozens of variations around the world: the Banana Manhattan. The subtle hint of absinthe gives it a slightly mysterious kick, making this cocktail a bit more exciting than many other versions. As for the banana, I did have some Giffard on hand, but I was more in the mood for Tempus Fugit when it came to the liqueur. […]
Aged Rum / Punt e Mes / Banana Liqueur / Absinthe
FUNKY BANANA
At LiquidThoughts, we already consider cocktails with wine to be one of the most underrated categories of all. Even when it does appear in some form (apart from port, sherry, etc.), it usually serves as a light filler in an otherwise uninspiring drink. Here we have a variation from Mr. Difford himself that I personally would like to see more often: as an equal component in an elegant, stirred cocktail. […]
Cachaça / Dry White Wine / Banana Liqueur / Overproof Rum