One Drink, Three Ways is the signature feature by The Three Drinkers. Join Helena, Aidy and Colin as they take one bottle and create a trio of phenomenal serves that you can enjoy anytime, anywhere. From rums and whiskies to gins and wine styles, The Three help you get the most out of your glass. It’s time to get liquid on lips.
Cocchi Vermouth di Torino: THE go-to vermouth of choice for mixologists and drinks enthusiasts alike. Hailing from Piedmont in Northeastern Italy, this top-of-the-range vermouth has a unique and much-loved character thanks to a recipe dating back to 1891, which includes Moscato wine, bittersweet herbs and aromatic spices such as wormwood, rhubarb and citrus. Also known fondly as Cocchi Torino, this distinctive and delicious vermouth lends itself to all the definitive cocktails such as the Negroni, The Manhattan, The Americano and Martini, though it makes some staggeringly good twists on these classics.
The Three Drinkers each share their favourite ways to taste it….
Helena’s Choice: Bloody Negroni
I love a Negroni with a little more sweetness than some so for me, the red fruit flavours from the Chambord and cherry bitters together with the aromatics from the Shiraz Gin really elevate this Negroni and make it super-approachable. Maraschino cherries are also back in a big way, so if you have some, pop one on a stick and maybe, if no one's looking, pour in a dash of the syrup too. Naughty but so nice!
Bloody Negroni
Recipe
25ml Cocchi Vermouth di Torino
25ml Gin (I love Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz Gin)
15ml Campari
10ml Chambord
2 Dashes of cherry bitters
Garnish: Maraschino cherry on a stick
Glassware: Tumbler
Method: This is such a simple cocktail, which is partly why I love it. Combine all the elements (bar the cherries) into a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously, then strain and pour over a large, single chunk of ice into a tumbler. Garnish with your cherry on a stick.
Aidy’s Choice: Classic Negroni
Negroni’s are loved for a reason, they are simple to make, and done right they taste bloody fantastic. A great vermouth and gin are what bind this together so perfectly, so make sure you choose something quality-driven like the below. Make this at your next gathering with family or friends and you’ll impress the hell out of everyone you’re with!
Classic Negroni
Recipe
25ml Cocchi Vermouth di Torino
25ml London Dry Gin
25ml Campari
Garnish: orange peel
Method: Making the Classic Negroni couldn’t be easier: pour the ingredients into an old-fashioned glass with ice cubes, stir, stir and stir some more and then garnish with the orange peel.
Colin’s Choice: Twist on a Spritz
Cocchi is an old time favourite of mine and I like it with minimal intervention to really let those herbaceous, bitter flavours shine. This refreshing spritz, with its lower alcohol content than many a highball, is a perfect aperitif to reset your palate. Every Friday should start with these!
Twist on a Spritz
Recipe
50ml Cocchi Vermouth di Torino
100ml Tonic water (I love Franklin & Sons Rosemary and Black Olive)
Garnish: Rosemary sprig
Glassware: White wine glass
Method: Add your Cocchi to the wine glass over crushed ice, pour in your tonic to taste (I’d suggest 2 parts tonic to 1 part vermouth) and garnish with a fresh sprig of rosemary. Perfect for any time of year!
UK
ABV: 16%
Size: 750ml
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