CIA at Copia: Bitter Love: Amaro Cocktails from Classic to Contemporary

Amaro: How is it that something so darned bitter can be so mellow and magnanimous? Can it be that what we use to settle our overstuffed tum-tums and overworked minds can also give us a little something to crush on? In this class we’ll begin to piece together a guidebook to the boggling array of Italian, European, and now even New World versions of this no-two-are-the-same herbal “digestivo” that has become the new sweetheart of the spirit and mixology world. We’ll experiment with tried-and-true drink recipes and try on a few new styles to expand upon the usefulness of this bittersweet cocktail pantry staple for when you’re feeling crafty, not queasy.