The Story Behind The Italian Julep
The classic Mint Julep gets an Italian accent with this cocktail from Boleo, a rooftop bar above Chicago’s Kimpton Gray Hotel. Swapping out bourbon or whiskey for Cynar, an amaro with distinctly vegetal flavors, also makes it a lower-proof drink. (At Boleo, it's called a Cynar Julep.)
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The Perfect Circle Recipe:
This sparkling Campari punch from Maggie Hoffman’s “Batch Cocktails” serves 12 people and is easy to prep in advance, making it the set-it-and-forget-it of drinks. Get the recipe here!
Rum Negroni Recipe:
With summer finally here and the sun warming our shoulders and faces, we're feeling quite Mediterranean, putting a spin on the Negroni.
Campo Viejo Cocktail Recipe:
From Manhattan's sleek Korean restaurant Oiji comes this stirred tequila cocktail made with Cynar, tamarind, and fresh citrus.
Cynar Bitter Giuseppe:
While great on its own, Cynar makes for an exceptional base in the Bitter Giuseppe, a twist on the classic Manhattan.
Le Toucan Recipe:
A playful spin on the Jungle Bird cocktail, this colorful drink replaces rum and Campari with Armagnac and Suze, an herbaceous French aperitif.
The Mexicano Recipe:
Mezcal makes an appearance in this riff on the classic Americano cocktail that comes together in a snap. La buena vida, indeed.
