From the hills of Piedmont straight to your patio, Cocchi Vermouth di Torino is the sweet vermouth that brings many Italian cocktails to life. Steeped in tradition, the brand has been a popular choice amongst bartenders for years, and no […]
In Search of the Best Negroni in Lucca
My Negroni search continues… This time in the beautiful city of Lucca, which is known for its medieval city walls, a hundred churches, Puccini, Boccherini, Paolini and many other famous artists. Located close to Pisa and near the Ligurian Sea, […]
How Vermouth Can Change Your Negroni
Recently, I have been focusing on (and sampling) the variety of sweet vermouths, some newer brands and some good old classics. I thought it would be fun to do a little Negroni test. By using the same base recipe but […]
What Is Sweet Vermouth and How to Drink It
Sweet vermouth is a fortified wine that has been aromatised with a range of botanicals. It is also known as red vermouth (vermouth rosso) due to its colour or as Italian vermouth due to its origin. Today, sweet vermouths aren’t […]
Hotel Starlino – A New Addition to Your Home Bar
The Hotel Starlino is a fresh vermouth range from the founder of Malfy Gin. The packaging takes its inspiration from Art Nouveau design and architecture, or Stile Liberty as it is known in Italy. Hotel Starlino range comes in old-fashioned […]