Rachel Wall
Stir with ice, strain into a rocks glass, and garnish with an orange twist.
I was inspired by the thought of Campari paired with Strega that worked well in the Count's Swizzle and I decided to riff on it. I ended up taking a Kingston Negroni angle with it but utilized Amontillado sherry to dry out the extra sugar brought to the table by the Strega liqueur. I named it after the only woman pirate in New England and the last woman to be hanged in Boston. More information on her life in the link.
- Made it with manzanilla, which brought a real olive brine flavor in especially on the finish. I like this as a Kingston Negroni that's a little lighter on its feet.
- L&L — Reposado Tequila, Aperol, Sweet vermouth, Bitters, Lemon peel
- The Galleon — Rum, Palo Cortado Sherry, Bonal Gentiane Quina, Bénédictine, Bitters, Peychaud's Bitters
- El Cigarillo Maduro — Tequila, Sweet vermouth, Bianco Vermouth, Triple sec, Bitters
- Décolletage — Reposado Tequila, Aromatized wine, Aperol, Fernet Branca, Orange peel
- West Coast Cocktail — Reposado Tequila, Aperol, Aromatized wine, Cardamom bitters, Grapefruit peel
My first impression was a little cough syrupy in flavor. Got a little better as it went. But, I'd stick with the Kingston Negroni.