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Twentieth Century Cocktail (Meletti)

1 1⁄2 oz Gin
3⁄4 oz Aromatized wine, Cocchi Americano (or Lillet)
1⁄2 oz Amaro Meletti
3⁄8 oz Lemon juice
1 ds Bitters, Bittermens Xocolatl Mole
Instructions

Shake, strain, straight up, cocktail

Notes

Inspired by the chocolate flavor of Meletti.

Cocktail summary
Posted by Dan on
Created by
Dan Chadwick
Year
2010
Is an
altered recipe
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User rating
4 stars
(21 ratings)
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Comments
Corey Taché commented on 5/24/2011:

Nice drink. I have a suggestion for the variation's name: "Venti Secolo" ('Twentieth Century' in Italian and it sounds cool).

christina in tacoma commented on 9/13/2012:

I've never had creme de cacao but I really love this version with meletti- lots of chocolate flavor without a lot of sweetness. Such a great idea, thank you!

MOJO1229 commented on 8/09/2016:

My expectations for this drink were high; it was rated 5 by seven people. I made one minor change, reducing the lemon juice from 3/8 oz to 1/4 oz. I did this because over the years I found that the requisite amount of lemon juice for a given cocktail recipe was too much for my taste buds, so I generally reduce the amount of lemon juice by 40 to 50%. The result is--for me--a satisfactory cocktail. When I reduced the lemon juice here, I was left with a pleasant cocktail that I rated as 4.0.

Later, I found in my refrigerator a pink lemon described as having a "tangy taste." So I tried it, using 3/8 oz of juice. I was pleasently surprised; it did not have as bitter a taste as the traditional lemon. This libation I rated as 4.5.By the way, I used two dashes of the mole in both variations; I like a chocolate taste!.

The next time I try this cocktail, I will use a Meyer lemon, which is shaped like a lemon, but its peel is orange in color and it has a less bitter taste. I will comment on the outcome of using a Meyer lemon, Some will wonder why am I doing all this? Good question! The reason is that I know I am not the only person who finds the requisite amount of lemon juice is too much, and even a small reduction is not entirely satisfactory. So, I am exploring other avenues as an alternative to the lemon when a cocktail recipe calls for lemon juice. Who knows--maybe the Nobel Peace prize!