The classic cocktail takes on new flavors
Author: Mike Kostyo
Photo Credit: Kathryn Sheldon « BACK NEXT » New York’s Dante, consistently named one of the best bars in North America, is known for its negroni variations (there are a whopping 13 on the menu), but the Negroni Azzurro is a clear departure. The drink’s striking blue hue is achieved with classic, tropical blue curaçao, which is combined with Tanqueray, Mancino secco vermouth, Lillet Blanc, and Luxardo Bianco (all lighter-colored options that let the blue curacao shine). « BACK NEXT » Over a century ago, Count Camillo Negroni walked into Florence’s Café Casoni,...
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The Cold-Brew Tonic at Tous les Jours is refreshing, balanced and boasts good eye appeal. Credit: Tous les Jours « BACK NEXT » Sweet & Social: Cold Coffee Takes Over Iced coffee drinks edge out hot brewed coffee as favorites among Gen Z consumers, according to Datassential. That confirms the experience of coffee-shop operators who have watched sales of cold coffee eclipse hot-brewed options for years now. But the crowded iced coffee category demands constant innovation. When opening Tous les Jours’ flagship location in Cerritos, Calif., Alex Hager wanted a cold coffee signature for...