Ve.n.to
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A grappa-based cocktail celebrating the Veneto region. Honey, lemon, and sage transform rustic grappa into something sophisticated and refreshing.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz Grappa
- 2/3 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1/2 oz Honey Syrup
- 1/2 oz Chamomile Cordial
Method
Add grappa, lemon juice, honey syrup, and chamomile cordial with ice. Shake vigorously. Double strain into an old fashioned glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a lemon twist and sage leaf.
Created in 2019 by Samuele Ambrosi (Cloakroom Cocktail Lab, Treviso) and Leonardo Veronesi (RivaBar, Riva del Garda). Accepted to the IBA's official codification in 2020 (sixth edition) as the first grappa-based cocktail on the IBA list. Per IBA (New Era list); Difford's Guide #16591 (which states 2021 creation date—conflicting with other sources). Notes: The name evokes Italian grappa regions (Veneto and Trentino); represents contemporary Italian aperitivo culture. Verify creation year from primary Italian sources rather than Difford's.
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