PAPER PLANE The first time I had a paper plane I was struck by the wonderful combination of flavors. At the time, amaro and Aperol were a bit unknown to me and this cocktail was a great introduction! It’s well-balanced with everything working in harmony, though you could throw the balance off a little with […]
AMARO Amaro is an Italian herbal liqueur that has been gaining in popularity and availability in the U.S. recently. It is traditionally made by infusing grape brandy with a mix of herbs, aromatic bark, citrus peel and spices. Amaro is often drank as an after-dinner digestif and there is a huge variety to try.
VIEUX MERVEILLE I created the Vieux Merveille as a twist on the Vieux Carre. I thought that amaro would be a nice substitute for the vermouth and the orange bitters rounds this drink out well. Why call it an “Old Marvel”? I’ll let you ponder that as you sip… Recipe 1 1/2 oz Rye 3/4
BOOKERS NOTION I found this recipe several years ago when looking for cocktails using Amaro. This has been a regular in my rotation since. It’s a well-balanced combination that is a particularly nice after dinner drink. Recipe 1 1/2 oz Bourbon 3/4 oz Amaro 1/4 lemon, juiced 1/2 tangerine or orange, juiced 1 tsp Maraschino
