So this is a twist on the Boulevardier.

1oz rye

1oz Antica sweet vermouth (I don’t think regular sweet vermouth will be quite right)

1oz cherry amaro (instead of campari)

Dash of chocolate bitters

Home made maraschino cherry

Expressed orange peel

The vanilla in Antica really sets off the cherry in the amaro and the chocolate bitters.

Might try with coffee rum next and see if that really makes the chocolate shine.

  • distantsounds@lemmy.worldEnglish
    1·
    9 months ago

    What the profile of the cherry amaro like? I have a love for collecting amari and haven’t had that one yet

    • neptune@dmv.socialOPEnglish
      4·
      9 months ago

      Alright. Poured the Stambecco Italian amaro into a glencairn whiskey glass. Nose is very cherry, sweet and bitter. Maybe even rosey.

      The taste is very floral and cherry which quickly gives way to sweet, bitter and a mild burn kn the after taste.

      Definitely a hint of herbal/medicinal throughout.

      If you like cherry and amaro, it’s a must have. Not really the best amaro out there, but definitely a good way to get cherry into a craft cocktail.

          • distantsounds@lemmy.world
            3·
            9 months ago

            I used to work for a liquor company so it was really put of control and I’ve been ‘downsizing’ it…but always looking to try new ones! lol I currently have Fernet Branca, Branca Mente, Montenegro, Averna, Brualio, Caffo del Capo, Letherbee Fernet, Foro, Fernet Vallet, Nonio, Lucano, Ramazzotti, Meletti, Luxaro, Sfumato Rabarbaro, Cocchi Dopo Teatro, Angostura, dell’Etna, Francoli Antico, Campari, Aperol, Chartruse (green, yellow, vep), Genepy, Meletti Fernet, Jelinek Fernet, Bigallet Viriana China China, Carpano Apertivo…I think that’s all atm, spellcheck be damned lol

            • neptune@dmv.socialOPEnglish
              1·
              9 months ago

              Most liquor stores near me stock about seven amaro. I’ll have to keep looking for new ones. Sometimes a restaurant will have one I haven’t had before…

    • neptune@dmv.socialOPEnglish
      1·
      9 months ago

      I don’t like it straight like the other amaro I have. It’s not as smooth as the ones you probably like and drink straight. If you give me a moment I could cleanse my palate and have taste. But it’s cherry, sweet and bitter.

      Its very good as a mixer amaro.

      I really like this cocktail:

      1oz rye

      3/4oz amaro your choice

      Lemon twist