Comments on: MxMo XXXIX: Amaro, a Dog's Tale

By: Looka!» Blog Archive » Mixology Monday XXXIX: Amaro — The Roundup!

Thu, 20 May 2010 09:23:46 +0000

[...] even indirectly) was asked to make something with Nonino, yet dry and refreshing. The resulting Upward Dog pleased him immensely, and sounds like one we’ll return to at [...]

By: Rick

Rick — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:19:57 +0000

My first drink made with my first bottle of Amaro Nonino. You may not be pleased to learn I went to Paul’s blog first to find a recipe, but perhaps the fact that I chose your recipe will mitigate that sadness.

I’ve never been a huge fan of rye + dry vermouth, but this cocktail has changed my mind. It’s almost like a Martinez.

Cheers sir!

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Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:56:41 +0000

[...] was introduced to the Bumblebee by the fine work they do at Heaven’s Dog in San Francisco and love this drink when the seasons change between summer and fall. Using an aged [...]

By: Andy

Andy — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 02:38:13 +0000

Ok, I’ve bought the Amaro Meletti (haven’t been able to get my hands on Amaro Nonion yet) and the Maraschino, yes, this is a great drink. I could definitely see the Amaro Nonino making a difference, and now I have another cocktail I want to try it in, so I will need to track some down.

Oh, and that other cocktail? It’s stunning. A combo of 2 pts. light rum (Mt. Gay was used), 1 part Amaro Nonino, and 1 pt. Oloroso Sherry. Was in NYC for a minute the other night and ended up at the bar at Gramercy Tavery having a drink and talking with the guy next to me, who turned out to be pretty sharp on this stuff. Following your gambit, I saw Nonino behind the bar and asked the bartender if he had any good ideas for Nonino cocktails. Turned out the guy next to me knew Amaros up and down and suggested this combination, which he first had at a bar in Ginza, Japan, to the bartender. Man was it good, and in a certain sense, all thanks to this post, which got me obsessed with Nonino.

So yeah, now I need some Nonino and an Oloroso Sherry.

By: Andy

Andy — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:23:44 +0000

Lovely, I can’t wait to try this, but will need to get some maraschino first. I’d second the request for more information on the relative merits of different Amaro. I’ve got Averna and Fernet on the shelf but could find the excuse to spring for a new one if needed.

I’m guessing you know the Toronto already? This drink seems like a riff on it, the first thing that comes to mind for me when I think of mixing rye and amaro.

Here’s a recipe – http://spiritsandcocktails.wordpress.com/2006/11/21/toronto-cocktail/

By: Col. Hector Bravado - Denver Six Shooter

Col. Hector Bravado - Denver Six Shooter — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:07:15 +0000

I guess I’m a barbarian for ordering Manhattans even without vermouth. My favorite mixer has always been my bloodstream.
Just the same, love how you wrap narrative around review here. I’m a fan.
Cheers.

By: Daisypicker5

Daisypicker5 — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:14:33 +0000

Whoa that cocktail looks really tasty.. I myself like Dirty Martini’s and found this recipe online for it http://www.howcast.com/videos/90-How-To-Make-a-Dirty-Martini People think i’m nuts but I love the taste of olives and vodka.

By: Gabriel Rosenkoetter

Gabriel Rosenkoetter — Sat, 30 May 2009 19:08:24 +0000

Having come to something similar on my own at home (I use slightly less of each of the non-rye ingredients), I must point out that this is markedly different with Nonino than it is with Meletti. (There’s a faint banana note with the Nonino.)

By: Sam

Sam — Fri, 22 May 2009 00:43:59 +0000

Wow – this is exactly the same as a drink I have been making for a few months now. Sort of a variation on the Brooklyn cocktail. Tasty beverage there! I first read about this general cocktail here…

http://cocktailbuzz.blogspot.com/2008/08/mixology-monday-its-brooklyn-thing.html...

…but I mix mine closer to your ratio. I should try it with a higher end Rye, but sadly the low low price of Old Overholt keeps me coming back.

By: The Concierge

The Concierge — Wed, 20 May 2009 23:51:07 +0000

Big fan of Maraschino with rye, especially in Manhattan. I must try this drink. I don’t have nonino or meletti and also don’t know their taste. Damn space considerations of city living. What other amaros are also similar to nonino, if any? Not sure I know what brighter means.