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Lucien Gaudin Cocktail

Posted on December 4, 2013 | Comments Off

The Lucien Gaudin classic cocktail is such a darling drink. Play with the recipe measurements to get this drink perfect to your taste and then keep it to wow friends and family for special occasions. {photo credit: Mixologist Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist www.intoxicologist.net}

In my opinion the Lucien Gaudin classic cocktail in its original form is exactly why so much sweetness was added to prohibition era recipes; to cover up bad gin. But today we have an abundance of quality gin. Let it shine!

The Lucien Gaudin classic cocktail is such a darling drink. Play with the recipe ratios to get this recipe exactly like you prefer. Keep this winner of a cocktail recipe in your back pocket to wow friends and family!

The original Lucien Gaudin cocktail recipe calls for Campari. If you prefer to dial down hints of bitter, Aperol makes an excellent substitution. You could even try Cynar for a slightly different bittersweet twist. This cocktail could easily reduce the orange liqueur to 1/4 ounce for a little less sweet. I would even up the gin to at least 1-1/2 ounce.

Lucien Gaudin Classic Cocktail Recipe

Lucien Gaudin Classic Cocktail {photo credit: Mixologist Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist www.intoxicologist.net}

Lucien Gaudin Cocktail – slight variation from original

1-1/2 ounce Gin

1/4 ounce Cointreau

1/2 ounce Campari

1/2 ounce Dry Vermouth

Orange Twist Garnish

Place liquid ingredients in mixing glass with ice. Stir until liquids are completely chilled. Strain into chilled martini glass. Garnish with fresh orange twist.

The Lucien Gaudin Cocktail is named in honor of an Olympic athlete. According to Encyclopedia Britannica online, Lucien Gaudin was an extraordinary classical fencer with amazing control of his fencing blade. Gaudin won gold and silver medals in multiple Olympic years. Hopefully inspiration from a classic Olympic winner will warm your winter spirit.

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Tagged Campari, Classic Cocktails, Cointreau, Dry Vermouth, Gin, Premium Orange Liqueur

San Gennaro Amaro Manhattan

Posted on June 26, 2013 | Comments Off

The San Gennaro Amaro Manhattan cocktail created by Andrew Pollard of Wirtz Beverage Group Nevada, uses Rye, Amaro, Carpano Antica Formula and adds a touch of Campari in place of classic bitters. – photo by Mixologist Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

If you read here with any regularity you already know I am a huge fan of the Manhattan and Negroni classic cocktails. What better way to enjoy them than to combine a little of both worlds?! The San Gennaro cocktail created by Andrew Pollard of Wirtz Beverage Group Nevada, adds a touch of Campari in place of classic bitters in this extraordinary Amaro Manhattan.

San Gennaro Amaro Manhattan Cocktail Recipe

The San Gennaro Amaro Manhattan cocktail is richly rewarding in the way each spirit stands out on its own, yet intertwines to highlight the elements of each other. – photo by Mixologist Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

San Gennaro

1 ounce Rye Whiskey

1 ounce Averna or Amaro

1 ounce Carpano Antica Formula or Sweet Vermouth

1/2 teaspoon Campari

1 or 2 Luxardo Maraschino Cherries Garnish

Place liquids in mixing glass with ice. Stir until well chilled. Strain into chilled cocktail glass or coupe. Garnish with cherries.

San Gennaro Amaro Manhattan Cocktail Notes

Just like the Manhattan Special cocktail, I used Rittenhouse Rye Whiskey for this Amaro Manhattan. Rittenhouse Rye’s dry, cinnamon notes balance nicely with the luxurious sweetness of Carpano Antica Formula and citrus notes of Averna. I used an entire Barspoon of Campari rather than the 1/2 teaspoon called for in the San Gennaro recipe. The flavor in this Amaro Manhattan is deep, extremely satisfying, warming.

Averna Spirits – photo taken at Tales of the Cocktail Lunchen – photo by Mixologist Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

Amaro reminds me slightly of cola. Perhaps it is the secret mixture of roots, herbs and citrus rind that meld together. The taste is not nearly as syrupy sweet as cola, but rather intensely intricate in layering of flavors. This is an aperitif to savor slowly, rolling it over the tongue to enjoy every nuance of the spirit. When placed into a recipe such as the San Gennaro Amaro Manhattan the flavor experience broadens. This cocktail is richly rewarding in the way each spirit stands out on its own, yet intertwines to highlight the elements of each other. Magnificent!

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Tagged Amaro, Andrew Pollard, Averna, Campari, Carpano Antica Formula, Classic Cocktails, Luxardo Maraschino Cherries, Manhattan, Rittenhouse Rye, Rye, Sweet Vermouth, Wirtz Beverage Group

Left Hand Cocktail

Posted on May 29, 2013 | Comments Off

Cinnabar Negroni variation on the Negroni classic cocktail – photo by Cheri Loughlin

The Left Hand cocktail caught my eye for one very specific reason. It could be considered a family member of the Negroni classic cocktail. The Negroni is one of my very favorite cocktails. The Negroni is this wonderful mix of pungent punch of flavor with herbal spice and ribbon of sweet weaved through it in excellent balance and harmony. It is one of those cocktails that lingers long on the palate. It sips slow and easy.

I just love it!

I love it so much I can’t help but play with the recipe, tweaking it with different ingredients, a spice here or there, varying the measurements, sampling with varied spirits. The Negroni is a three ingredient drink that just fascinates me.

So I had to see what the Left Hand was up to.

Left Hand Cocktail Recipe

Left Hand Cocktail is a variation of the Negroni classic cocktail and Boulevardier cocktail – photo by Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

Left Hand

1-1/2 ounce Bourbon

3/4 ounce Carpano Antica Formula {Red Vermouth}

3/4 ounce Campari

2 dashes Chocolate Bitters

Brandied Cherry Garnish

Combine liquids in mixing glass with ice. Stir to chill. Strain into chilled martini glass. Garnish with cherry.

Left Hand Cocktail Suggested Modifications

I would reduce the Campari to 1/2 ounce. While wonderful, Campari can overpower a cocktail with its strong flavor.

Fee Brothers Aztec Chocolate Bitters contain terrific cinnamon spice flavor with flavor mix of spiced root beer and cola withouth the sweetener – photo by Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

Chocolate bitters tasted alone remind me a little of spiced root beer and cola mixed without any of the sweetener. They have terrific cinnamon spice flavor. For that reason, I would certainly go a bit heavier on the chocolate bitters. After all, why use them if they go unnoticed. And they did seem to go unnoticed with only 2 dashes in the recipe above. Four heavy dashes brings lots of mocha depth to this cocktail. I like!

If you can’t find brandied cherries in your local market, make your own Bourbon Spiced Cherries.

Left Hand Cocktail Similarities

The Left Hand cocktail is similar to the Boulevardier cocktail but with the addition of chocolate bitters. The Boulevardier is a variation on the Negroni classic cocktail. The Negroni is often served on the rocks or in a chilled martini glass. Casey Barber of Good Food Stories gives a little run down on the origin of the Negroni for a little cocktail hour trivia.

Stirring a Cocktail rather than shaking – photo by Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

Add your comment: When mixing cocktails at home, do you follow the “stir” rather than “shake” instruction or just throw it all together as quickly as possible?

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Tagged Boulevardier, Bourbon, Campari, Carpano Antica Formula, Classic Cocktails, Negroni, Red Vermouth

2 Blood Orange Vodka Spring Drink Recipes

Posted on March 31, 2013 | Comments Off

SKYY Infusions Blood Orange Vodka Bottle with Tasting Glass 097

The classic Negroni cocktail recipe is always a personal favorite go-to drink for summer or winter sipping enjoyment. When it was time to review the SKYY Infusions Blood Orange Vodka, a variation of the Negroni instantly came to mind. Blood orange and grapefruit flavors both go rather nicely with the Negroni flavor profile. They seem to thin the drink recipe out a bit for warmer weather sipping. This makes the drink a great refresher. The cocktail recipe variation below just might be the ticket for soaking up a little sunshine.

By the way, March 31 is Oranges and Lemons Day. A Vodka infused with orange or blood orange would be perfect for the day!

Blood Orange Negroni

1 ounce SKYY Infusions Blood Orange Vodka

1/2 ounce Campari

1/2 ounce Sweet Vermouth

2 ounces Club Soda

Orange Slice Garnish

Fill highball glass two thirds full with ice. Add liquids to glass in order given, topping with club soda last. Garnish with orange slice.

If you feel like sipping something a little different (Orange Sorbet, Prosecco, SKYY Blood Orange Vodka and Orange Juice), then check out the Blood Orange Sgroppino drink recipe photographed and described in great visual detail on the Italian La Bella Vita blog. This cocktail looks amazing and sounds delicious!

Orange Breeze

2 ounces SKYY Infusions Blood Orange Vodka

1/2 ounce Pineapple Juice

1/2 ounce Cranberry Juice

1/2 ounce Lemon Juice

Orange Twist or Orange Slice Garnish

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with orange twist or orange slice garnish. (More drink recipes like this one provided by Campari America on flickr in the SKYY Infusions Blood Orange tag.

What is SKYY Infusions Blood Orange Vodka?

Vodka infused with natural blood orange flavors. SKYY Infusions Blood Orange is made with real blood oranges and SKYY Vodka. It is carefully infused with all-natural ingredients with the goal of irresistibly crisp, fresh taste and lusciously sweet blood orange. – Information printed on bottle label

70 Proof / 35% alcohol

Suggested Retail Price:$15 to $19 range depending on area

Availability: Main market area is United States and Canada.

SKYY Infusions Blood Orange Vodka Tasting Notes

Color: Clear

Aroma: Reminds me of opening a fresh bag of candy sweet tarts. Powdery sweet with bit of sugary tartness. Makes my mouth water a little. No burn.

Tasted Neat: Sweetness, though it is minimal. Very little burn. Orange with hint of bitter, like the oily skin of orange. Not lush. Bit fruity like you might expect from cocktail fruit juice, but not as sweet. Definitely reminds me more of candy flavor rather than natural fruit flavor. Slightly artificial tasting as it doesn’t seem to roll over the tongue with layered lushness. Seems a bit one dimensional in its streamlined flavor.

Review sample courtesy representatives of Campari America

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Posted in Cocktails, Long Drinks, Spirits

Tagged Blood Orange Vodka, Campari, Campari America, Club Soda, Cranberry Juice, Fresh Lemon, Negroni, Orange Vodka, Oranges and Lemons Day, Pineapple Juice, SKYY Infusions Blood Orange Vodka, Sweet Vermouth

Review: Caliche Rum

Posted on March 26, 2013 | Comments Off

Caliche Rum 065 photo copyright Cheri Loughlin

Caliche Rum is aged up to four years. The purpose of slow blending is to give the rum an extremely smooth, modern characteristic with unique, clean balance of vanilla and citrus flavor and hint of oak. The intention in taste experience is an immediate rum flavor with velvety texture, followed by hints of caramel and vanilla. Citrus lingers slightly providing a crisp note then cleanly disappears with light tannins and oak. – media materials provided by brand representatives

Distilled, aged and bottled by Destilleria Serrallés, Inc. Ponce, Puerto Rico.

80 Proof / 40% alcohol

Suggested Retail Price: $25 range

Availability: Initially available in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago and Dallas

Caliche Rum 086 photo copyright Cheri Loughlin

Tasting Notes

Color: Clear

Aroma: Some burn. Flat. Bit non-descript as far as rum goes.

Tasted Neat: Butterscotch. Quite a bit of burn. Burn does dissipate rather quickly, though. Barely any sweetness. Buttery is faint. Slight vanilla. Hardly any roundness as some rums seem to have. Little bit of toffee. Hint of coffee. Light citrus.

Mouth Feel: Thin

Caliche Wood Top 076 photo copyright Cheri Loughlin

I love the rope around the neck of the bottle and the wooden bottle stopper. Interesting design etched in the wood, too. Not a fan of the orange lettering or the actual bottle though. But hey, it’s what’s inside that counts, right?!

Possible Uses, Pairings and / or Cocktails: Rum cocktails always make an appearance on my back deck when warmer weather finally makes its way back around. Pick up a bottle, grab a shaker and enjoy the sunshine.

Caliche Rum has a nice selection of cocktails on their website. I thought you might enjoy the two below for starters.

Cali Grapefruit

2 ounces Caliche Rum

1/2 ounce Campari

1 ounce Grapefruit Juice

1/4 ounce Agave Nectar

Club Soda

Grapefruit Wedge Garnish

Combine Caliche Rum, Campari, juice and agave nectar in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend. Pour into goblet or highball glass over fresh ice. Top with club soda. Garnish with grapefruit wedge.

Cali Gold

2 ounces Caliche Rum

1 ounce Lime Juice

1/2 ounce Pineapple Juice

1/4 ounce Agave Nectar

3 – 6 Cilantro Leaves

Cilantro Leaf Garnish

Lightly muddle cilantro leaves in mixing glass. Add liquid ingredients with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into highball glass over fresh ice. Garnish with cilantro leaf.

Review sample courtesy representatives of Caliche Rum – @CalicheRum on Twitter – CalicheRum on Facebook

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Tagged Agave Nectar, Caliche Rum, Campari, Cilantro, Club Soda, Fresh Lime, Grapefruit Juice, Pineapple Juice, Rum

Campari & Cynar Potable Bitter Cocktails

Posted on March 15, 2013 | Comments Off

Time to celebrate! March 16 is National Artichoke Heart Day!

Dashes, splashes and dabs of bitters have become quite the growing trend in cocktails. Bitters add the faintest hint of nuance to drinks beyond garnishing. Flavors meld together in balanced harmony. Reluctant flavors that might otherwise get lost in the shuffle are given a breath of life by a few robust drops of precise flavor essence. But the small batch specialty bottles of bitters wafting about on back bars and marinating in mason jars with secret recipes aren’t the only bitters mixing magical cocktails.

The flip side to the pungent world of bitters is the potable or drinkable one. Campari is a well-known potable bitter used often in the classic Negroni. Cynar is another. Cynar is a complex Italian digestif often associated with the artichokes it is made from. It contains great depth of flavor from the many botanicals included in the creation process, making it an incredibly complex spirit to work with in cocktails. It works exceedingly well with citrus such as orange juice, grapefruit juice and lemon flavors. The richness of flavor is versatile enough to balance well whether you’re a gin or bourbon fan. Don’t let the category of potable bitter fool you. This isn’t unpleasant bitterness. There’s sweetness, spice, depth and strength of character in the spirit.

The Picket Fence – Ba’sik, Brooklyn

1 ounce Flor de Cana 7 Year Rum

3/4 ounce Cynar

1/2 ounce Lime Juice

1/2 ounce Simple Syrup

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass.

Amer Mousseux – Bouchon, Yountville, CA

1 ounce Cynar

1/2 ounce Campari

1/2 ounce Fresh Orange Juice

3 ounces Brut Champagne

Orange Twist

Combine Cynar, Campari and juice in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled champagne flute. Top with champagne. Garnish with orange twist.

Cocktail recipes sponsored by representatives of Campari America. @CampariAmerica on Twitter – Campari America on Facebook

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Tagged Amer Mousseux, Campari, Campari America, Champagne, Cynar, Flor de Cana Rum, Fresh Lime, National Artichoke Heart Day, Orange Juice, Potable Bitters, Rum, Simple Syrup, The Picket Fence

Count Camillo

Posted on January 16, 2013 | Comments Off

Negroni lovers can now enjoy the fabulous flavor of the classics with a few less calories. The Count Camillo cocktail includes the primary bittersweet component of the classic Negroni while adding beautiful fruit notes rather than gin. Lovely Campari dry bitterness combines with grapefruit juice in a truly glorious way. Splash of orange juice brings this cocktail together for beautiful sipping.

Count Camillo Cocktail Recipe

Count Camillo – recipe by Mixologist Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

1 ounce Campari

1/2 ounce Sweet Vermouth

1-1/2 ounce Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice

1/2 ounce Trop50 Orange Juice

Grapefruit Twist Garnish

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with grapefruit juice.

Approximately 128 Calories

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Tagged Campari, Count Camillo, Lower Calorie, Negroni, Orange Juice, Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice, Sweet Vermouth

Bitter End

Posted on October 28, 2012 | Comments Off

The Bitter End short drink is long on flavor with light pineapple with ever so slight dryness in the end; hence Bitter End. It is excellent as a single serve on the rocks drink or doubles as a party punch. This is a very versatile drink in my opinion. It works well for summer due to the fruit inclusion. But I love the dry spice Campari brings to the drink. This makes Bitter End great as an autumn cocktail with its spiced warming hints.

Bitter End Drink Recipe

Bitter End – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 ounce Spiced Rum

1/4 ounce Campari

1/4 ounce Lime Juice

3/4 ounce Pineapple Juice

1/2 ounce Ginger Ale

Orange Twist Garnish

Build in rocks glass over fresh ice. Top with ginger ale. Garnish with orange twist.

Bitter end is suitable for celebrations! The name makes me think of Halloween parties. And bitter end has that wonderful orange glow, too. Perfect! Bitter end could also carry its way into Thanksgiving celebrations. Multiply the ingredients for batch serve. Save the ginger ale until just ready to serve. Measurements below.

Punch alternative: 24 ounces Spiced Rum, 6 ounces Campari, 6 ounces Lime Juice, 18 ounces Pineapple Juice, 12 ounces Ginger Ale. Thin sliced orange garnish. Place all liquids except ginger ale in 64 ounce pitcher. Stir. Refrigerate until time to serve. Serve in punch cups. Top with ginger ale. Garnish with thin slice of orange.

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Tagged Bitter End, Campari, Fresh Lime, Ginger Ale, Halloween Cocktails, Holiday, Pinapple Juice, Punch, Spiced Rum

Summer Blush

Posted on August 15, 2012 | Comments Off

Full mouth-feel. Bitter combines with fruited sweetness rather nicely.

Summer Blush – created by Cheri Loughlin

1/2 ounce Campari

2 ounces Grapefruit Juice

2 ounces Pink Moscato Sparkling Champagne

1/4 ounce Grenadine

Lemon Twist Garnish

Combine Campari, grapefruit juice and grenadine in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled champagne flute. Top with champagne. Garnish with lemon twist.

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Tagged Brunch, Bubbly, Campari, Champagne, Grapefruit Juice, Grenadine, Moscato, Summer Blush

Twisted Sister

Posted on July 13, 2012 | Comments Off

Twisted Sister Bloody Mary made with Campari, Bourbon or Gin. Garnished with asparagus spears. Includes seasonings of wasabi and ginger. An ideal masterpiece for the Bloody Mary Bar. – photo and recipe by Mixologist Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

Tweaking classic cocktails with different spirits keeps happy hour, brunches and informal gatherings flavorful and interesting. This variation on the classic Bloody Mary brings a hint of bitter sweet to the glass. Use gin in place of bourbon according to your preference. Both make Twisted Sister with Campari a treat.

Twisted Sister – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 ounce Campari

1 ounce Bourbon

5-1/2 ounces V-8 or Tomato Juice

1/2 ounce Soy Sauce

1 teaspoon Crushed Fresh Ginger

1 teaspoon Cilantro Flakes or 4 to 5 sprigs Fresh Cilantro

pea size Wasabi Paste

Salt to taste

Asparagus Spears Garnish

Place all ingredients except garnish in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend thoroughly. Strain into large rocks or highball glass over fresh ice. Garnish with asparagus spears. Variation: Exchange bourbon for gin if desired.

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Tagged Asparagus, Bloody Mary, Bourbon, Campari, Cilantro, Gin, Ginger, Soy Sauce, Tomato Juice, Twisted Sister, Wasabi

Tag Archives: Campari

Lucien Gaudin Cocktail

Lucien Gaudin Classic Cocktail Recipe

San Gennaro Amaro Manhattan

San Gennaro Amaro Manhattan Cocktail Recipe

San Gennaro Amaro Manhattan Cocktail Notes

Left Hand Cocktail

Left Hand Cocktail Recipe

Left Hand Cocktail Suggested Modifications

Left Hand Cocktail Similarities

Add your comment: When mixing cocktails at home, do you follow the “stir” rather than “shake” instruction or just throw it all together as quickly as possible?

2 Blood Orange Vodka Spring Drink Recipes

Review: Caliche Rum

Campari & Cynar Potable Bitter Cocktails

Count Camillo

Count Camillo Cocktail Recipe

Bitter End

Bitter End Drink Recipe

Summer Blush

Twisted Sister

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