339810 Sat Nov 04 01:41:21 -0800 2006 9 36 Spirits 0 1996111 OK I am enjoying one of my favorite cocktails right now, Negroni made with 1 1/2 shots Boodles, 1 shot Campari, 1 shot Cinzano rosso vermouth, 3 dashes Angostura bitters. The aroma assault brought the term "herb bomb" to mind. Who has other fantastically aromatic, complex and bitter aperitifs to share? Sat Nov 04 01:41:21 -0800 2006 16728 kenito799 1 1996115 Negronis are about as good as they get, but I don't think I've ever had one with bitters. Sat Nov 04 01:44:09 -0800 2006 1996111 11995 pikawicca 1 2003195 I had a Negroni variation that was quite good: substitue your 1 shot Campari for a 1/2 shot, and add a 1/2 shot of Cynar. It was garnished with an artichoke. Tue Nov 07 16:30:44 -0800 2006 1996111 11148 Alcachofa 2 2004331 oh my god that sounds amazing, thanks for the tip! Tue Nov 07 21:58:24 -0800 2006 2003195 47694 litchick 2 2004337 As I read the heading, I immediately thought of Cynar. Glad someone else besides me "gets it" but I've never tried it in a Negroni. Sounds fantastic! Thanks!! Tue Nov 07 22:00:26 -0800 2006 2003195 11069 fauchon 3 2004345 last time i ordered cynar in an upscale bar the waiter laughed at me. needless to say, i haven't returned. >;) Tue Nov 07 22:03:14 -0800 2006 2004337 47694 litchick 2 2005769 Thanks I will definitely give that a try! Wed Nov 08 15:49:11 -0800 2006 2003195 16728 kenito799 1 2003627 Frenet Branca was a nice discovery a few years ago for me. Tue Nov 07 18:37:21 -0800 2006 1996111 42270 HaagenDazs 1 2004349 I hope you reported him! LOL Tue Nov 07 22:04:41 -0800 2006 1996111 11069 fauchon 1 2007775 This list outlines several. I'm presently enjoying the Ramazzotti Amaro from Milano. List: http://www.internetwines.com/spirits-liqueur-bitters.html Thu Nov 09 04:01:18 -0800 2006 1996111 10609 Cheese Boy