FOOD + ENTERTAINING
Amaro Nonino Quintessentia Made in Friuli , Italy , this is an elegant expression of a sweeter , less bitter Amaro . Made from a brandy and grape distillate base , Amaro Nonino is aged for five years in French Oak and ex-Sherry casks . A subtle bitterness complements bright flavors of orange peel and burnt caramel and makes this an easy beginner Amaro to enjoy . Try it in a
Paper Plane cocktail .
Amaro Averna Made in Caltanissetta , Sicily . Complex and dark , the addition of blood orange and lemon peel in the ingredients add a bright , citrusy note to this rich Amaro . Slightly bitter , slightly sweet , it can be simply described as having a flavor reminiscent of Coke . Great enjoyed over ice or in a cocktail such as a
Black Manhattan .
Amaro Montenegro Made in Bologna , Italy , this incredibly easy to drink Amaro is made from 40 botanicals including vanilla , eucalyptus , and orange peel . The lovely rosewater and honey notes make this complex and unique Amaro very versatile and easy to use . Try it over ice , with soda , or in a cocktail .
Making clear ice cubes with directional freezing method
Items needed : Small cooler ( not Styrofoam ), lid removed Purified water Serrated knife Hammer Towels
Fill cooler with water leaving at least one inch to keep from sloshing and for ice to expand . Place in freezer for roughly 24 hours . The ice will freeze from top to bottom .
Set the cooler out at room temperature for about 5 minutes , then empty into a clean sink or onto a towel ( there will be excess water in the bottom of the cooler ). Use a serrated knife to remove unwanted ice around the block . You will have one large slab of clear ice ( as the water freezes , any air bubbles typically found in the ice get pushed to the bottom , leaving you with a perfectly clear ice block ).
Score the block ( about 1 centimeter deep ) with a serrated knife and then tap on the blade with a hammer to break the block into cubes . Repeat scoring and breaking until you have all the cubes you need . Store the cubes in plastic zipper bags until needed .
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