Stacole Craft Spirits Book

Amari / Fernet / Aperitivo

AGROSAN ITALY, SICILIA Amaro dell’Etna has its roots on the slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily where more than 26 herbs and aromatic plants grow. Its special recipe embodies the volcanic nature of Sicilian soil. Amaro dell’Etna #754885 / 1.0L / $32.99 Since its origins in 1901, Amaro dell’Etna’s authentic character is the result of the careful selection of unique, all-natural mixture of herbs and aromatic plants. The combination—including rhubarb, licorice, and orange— is macerated, sweetened and aged for 2 months.

CAPPELLETTI ITALY, TRENTINO-ALTO ADIGE The production of a rabarbaro liqueur by the amari and aperitivi producer Cappelletti dates back almost a century. Alta Verde Amaro #821852 / 750ml / $17.67 Amaro Alta Verde’s hallmark flavor was common long ago throughout the Adriatic. The principal ingredient is assenzio, a variety of wormwood. A blend of alpine herbs, citrus and spice frame and lighten the classic bitter profile. Enjoy with citrus and tonic or soda, or over ice with a big squeeze of lemon. In cocktails, it balances sweeter drinks. Amaro Sfumato Rabarbaro #115097 / 750ml / $17.99 Sfumato derives from the Italian word for smoke “fumo”. This speaks directly to the profile of this amaro which marries a dark smokiness with nuanced bitter woodsiness from herbs and notes of sweet berries. The main ingredient is a special Chinese Rhubarb for generations grown in Trentino Alto Adige.

BALSAM USA, PENNSYLVANIA Amaro Americano #161008 / 375ml / $25.33 Turnwine intoVermouth

A true American Vermouth (with wormwood)—delicious when used straight in cocktails—that addresses the spoilage issue inherent in wine-based products. Balsam is considered a ‘Sweet VermouthConcentrate’ andwhenblendedonepart to three parts red wine you have an on-demand premium to super-premium sweet vermouth. “Tasted Neat: fantastically rich and balanced. Tasted as Vermouth: sensationally vibrant with great balance, style and length….” 96pts Beverage Testing Institute BROVO USA WASHINGTON BroVo Spirits worked with bartenders, from Seattle to New York, to develop an amaro that reflected the terroir and palate of a place. Flagship Amaro #1 #661760 / 750ml / $27.99 Made in the Gran Classico style – a citrusy amaro with a heavy spice profile of clove, cardamom, orange, lemon, and galangal, finishing with Mexican cinnamon and peppercorn. Double Gold American Distilling Institute 2014

92pts Wine Enthusiast Pasubio Vino Amaro #581643 / 750ml / $18.33 2 COP

Pasubio was one of the first amaro recipes created by Guiseppe Cappelletti at the beginning of the 20th century. It is an ode to the mountain range just south of Rovereto. Flavors of pine, blueberry, smoke and alpine plants give a true expression of place. The deep favors and lush texture are also the result of its preparation on a rich wine base.

Cappelletti Vino Aperitivo #180972 / 750ml / $14.67 2 COP

An artisanal wine-based aperitif made by the same family for over four generations. Made from mostly Trebbiano, the nose is round and very full, captivating with a hint of bitterness and herbs. The texture on the palate is generous, providing a slight bitterness from notes of citrus peel.

BITTER MAI TAI INGREDIENTS 1.5oz Cappelletti Aper- itivo .75oz Thomas Tew Rum 1oz Lime Juice .75oz Orgeat .5oz Orange Liqueur DIRECTIONS Quick pulse shake and

BOOMSMA HOLLAND, FRIESLAND Frisian Beerenburger Herbal Bitter #888180 / 750ml / $19.99

An 11-herb tincture similar to Cloosterbitter but the botanicals are different. Full-bodied herbal bitter made by adding herbs to genever with notes of coriander, licorice, gentian, juniper berry and laurel. Has a smooth, yet bitter, finish. It is bracing neat, chilled and on the rocks—also a perfect bitter component in a whiskey-based cocktail.

double-strain into a bucket glass. Then add fresh ice. Garnish with lime wheel, orange twist, and mint sprig.

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