Author: Mike Kostyo

Photo Credit: The Dead Rabbit « BACK             For its take on the negroni, New York’s renowned Dead Rabbit includes classic Campari and sweet vermouth, plus the common addition of sherry, but doubles down on the citrus flavors by starting with Drumshanbo Orange Citrus Gin and adding tart grapefruit. It’s finished with a minty, floral note from eucalyptus, with a name inspired by the Italian bar where the original negroni was invented. « BACK Over a century ago, Count Camillo Negroni walked into Florence’s Café Casoni, asked that his usual Campari and vermouth be...

Photo Credit: Zach Kozdron « BACK NEXT »             A traditional negroni wasn’t going to cut it at The Bamboo Room, the Tiki bar at Sorry Charlie’s Oyster Bar in Savannah, Ga. Instead, Tiki favorite Plantation Old Fashioned Traditional Dark Rum is swapped in for the gin, while sherry takes over for the vermouth, and it’s all finished with a bit of allspice dram. It’s funky, rich, and packs an oomph with a high ABV content. « BACK NEXT » Over a century ago, Count Camillo Negroni walked into Florence’s Café Casoni, asked that...

The classic cocktail takes on new flavors