del Alma Negroni

• 1.5 oz. Novo Fogo Aged Cachaca
• .5oz. Campari
• .5oz. Cochi Americano Rossa
• .5oz. Acha Vermouth
• Orange Twist

This is our twist on the classic Negroni. A cocktail of some fame, the Negroni has it’s share of fans, so while we don’t want to use the word “better”, we feel this is a cocktail that’s more approachable because it’s a bit more balanced.

We’ve replaced the gin with Novo Fogo Aged Cachaca which adds an extra layer of sweetness. The Cochi Americano Rossa adds a touch more flavor throughout the taste of the cocktail where the bitterness on the back end of the Campari usually hits hard and lingers. These modifications keep the bitterness of the Campari from overpowering the cocktail. We understand that this flavor is what makes a Negroni, and many people love it, but it’s not for everyone. Ultimately, the Campari’s bitterness hits late and cuts the sweetness of the liqueurs, making for a nice finish to the beverage.

If you’ve tried a Negroni in the past and didn’t like the bitterness, or if you’ve been wanting to try one, we highly recommend you get started on the del Alma Negroni. A nice balanced cocktail with a South American/Spanish flair.

Cheers!

Spanish Martini

• Mahon gin
• Fino Sherry
• Manuel Acha non-dry white vermouth
• Splash of orange
• Chorizo and piquillo pepper stuffed olive

This twist on the classic martini features Mahon gin, one of the only gins in the world to have it’s own appellation, or geographic designation. (The other of note being England’s Plymouth gin, which recently lost it’s geographic designation). Mahon gin is produced on the island of Menorca, Spain and is made with imported juniper berries and grape alcohol rather than the traditional grain found in most gins. You can read more about Mahon gin here: http://www.xoriguer.es/Bienvenidos.aspx?lan=en

The Spanish martini also features a Spanish fino sherry and Manuel Acha non-dry white vermouth, also from Spain (http://demaisonselections.com/achavermouthwhite.html).

With a splash of orange bitters and garnished with some house made chorizo and piquillo pepper hand-stuffed green olives, this is a nicely balanced, easy to drink martini that features some amazing Spanish liquor and liqueurs.