What better way to welcome the advent of spring with this beautifully vibrant and bittersweet citrusy cocktail. This tasty cocktail was created by Jackson Cannon from the Island Creek Oyster Bar in Boston.
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Tasting Notes: The Montenegro gives the drink the spicy, citrus, floral, and herbal complexity. The zesty orange notes are accentuated by the presence of Aperol. This 3 ingredient simple yet rich cocktail is a perfect answer from your drink’s cannon while soaking up the warmth of the sun.
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There is no doubt that bartenders across the globe are forever searching for that new ingredient to add complexity and dimension to their cocktails. Currently, Amaro seems to be hitting all the right notes.
Broadly speaking, an Amaro is a bittersweet herbal liqueur with a distinct Italian heritage. It literally means “bitter” in Italian. (Plural: Amari). It is made by macerating herbs, roots, flowers, spices, fruits, citrus, and barks in a neutral base spirit. Once the desired flavours have been extracted, it is sweetened with sugar and then aged.
Originally, an Amaro was created as a tincture with medicinal properties by the medieval monks in ancient Italy. Different villages and regions were handcrafting their own blends with locally procured ingredients. By the 1800s, Amari had become an integral part of Italian culture. Currently, it is produced not only in Italy but also across Europe and U.S.A.
Traditionally, an Amaro is served neat or over ice as a digestif. However, as has been proven by many brilliant bartenders all over the world, they also make great cocktails. Interestingly, it is the only category of drinks in the world of spirits that is described for its purpose.
