There’s only one cocktail I ever truly crave- a Negroni. A perfect blend of equal parts sweet vermouth, Campari and gin. Recently I had a variation on this classic at Seattle’s Bar Ferd’nand that has become my new favorite iteration. Replace the Campari with Cardamaro, a bitter-sweet amaro tinted with citrusy undertones and a lovely fennel finish- and you get a Cardagroni. The boys at Bar Ferd’nand really know how to improve on a good thing.
Gin, Sweet Vermouth, Cardamaro.
Semplice.
One other thing to love about Bar Ferd… they have the best bar snacks. Ever.
I am really impressed by the high level of your blog. I am friends with a barolo producer you happen to like a lot his sister and by chance found your blog. Congratulations…. i am out of words for your dedication, explanations, hardwork, and all knowledge being broadcast. Nice job
Grazie! Thank you very much for your compliment. I love Italian wine- especially Barolo! Tanti cari saluti dalla California!
Those snacks look worth the visit alone! Here in NJ/NY we haven’t quite made the leap to bar snacks like they have in Roma or Milano. I’m also not familar with that digestivo, but I’ll have to look around. I love fennel and that sounds good.
Hi John… just saw this comment- thanks! Cardamaro is definitely available on the east coast- you should seek it out. Really amazing!