Spirit ForwardCreative Mixology
End of Summer
by Lance Wong
A bittersweet, savory negroni riff for the turn of the season.
Intermediate · 3 min
Empirical Symphony 6 takes the gin's place, bringing juicy, herbal warmth without juniper. Strawberry amaro and tomato vermouth give the classic its sweet, bitter and savory balance, with a touch of Aperol and a strawberry-coffee hydrosol on top. Stirred and served in a pony glass, with no garnish.
Ingredients
- 1 oz Empirical Symphony 6
- 1 oz Matchbook Distilling Strawberry amaro
- 1 oz Veso Tomato Vermouth
- 1 bar spoon Aperol
- 1 bar spoon strawberry co-fermented coffee hydrosol
- 30 ml Empirical Symphony 6
- 30 ml Matchbook Distilling Strawberry amaro
- 30 ml Veso Tomato Vermouth
- 1 bar spoon Aperol
- 1 bar spoon strawberry co-fermented coffee hydrosol
Method
- Stir everything with ice.
- Strain into a pony glass. No garnish.
