Darkside Recipe

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Updated August 29, 2018

This smooth sipper from Adam Bernbach of Proof in Washington, DC has undertones of cherry and anise. Plymouth gin works really well in this cocktail: it's lighter and a touch sweeter than London dry and won't overpower the Barolo Chinato.

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Recipe Details

Darkside Recipe

Active 2 mins

Total 2 mins

Serves 1 serving

Ingredients

2 1/2 ounces Plymouth Gin
1 ounce Cocchi Barolo Chinato (see note)
3 dashes Peychaud's bitters
Garnish: Lime twist and whole star anise

Directions

Add the Plymouth gin, Barolo Chinato, and Peychaud's bitters to a mixing glass. Fill 2/3 full with ice and stir until well chilled, about 20 seconds. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass, garnish with the lime twist and whole star anise, then serve.

Notes

Barolo Chinato is a type of fortified wine-based digestif. The Cocchi brand is available at wine shops and online from klwines.com and drinkupny.com.

Special Equipment

Mixing glass, strainer, citrus peeler

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
213	Calories
0g	Fat
4g	Carbs
0g	Protein

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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Amount per serving
Calories	213
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0g	0%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 4g	2%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 0g
Vitamin C 0mg	0%
Calcium 4mg	0%
Iron 0mg	1%
Potassium 31mg	1%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.