Bourbon_Obsessed_Lexington
Cocchi Americano
Other Aromatized Wine — Piemonte, Italy
Reviewed
September 3, 2022 (edited October 23, 2022)
I’m gonna open with - I really like this. Sweet, viscous, grapefruit pith.
That’s right. Grapefruit pith. The rest is built around it. Ruby red grapefruit, apricot, honey, chamomile, eucalyptus, and a dash of bitter pith.
Mixed 1:1 with club soda this is decadent - and interesting. Sweet and bitter. I threw in frozen lemon and peach slices.
I can only imagine how this plays with juniper and gin. I’d say @Cornmuse has it right - this could (and should, time to time) replace Lillett Blanc, which is much more straightforward Pinot Grigio notes but boring. I’m thinking Vesper martinis and Corpse reviver #2 are several he’s recommended. Hell, it could be a solid (albeit syrupy) digestif on its own.
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A little goes a long way in a cocktail, bit I do love the richness it adds. It's pretty good in a dry (5:1) rye Manhattan, too.