Cocktails

Question 1

Roses Are Red (sparkling rose)

Answer 1

Brut Rosé | Lo-Fi Hibiscus Amaro | Blood Orange

Lo-Fi Aperitifs is a collaboration between Ernest & Julio Gallo Winery and Steven Grasse of Quaker City Mercantile, combining expertise in wine, spirits, and brand creation. The tandem then sought bartender input in the creation of their products, including from brand ambassador Claire Sprouse. Its Gentian Amaro is made with a base of white wine fortified with grape spirits. Botanicals include anise, cinchona bark, orange oil bitters, hibiscus, grapefruit, ginger, bois de rose (rosewood), and gentian root.

Question 2

Violets Are Bleu (vodka)

Answer 2

Breckenridge Vodka | Limeade | Blue Matcha

Question 3

A Long Day (tequilla)

Answer 3

Suerte Reposado | Amaro Montenegro | Punt e’Mes

Punt e Mes (from Piedmontese: pont e mes [ˈpʊŋt e ˈmez], “[one] point and a half”) is an Italian vermouth. It is dark brown in color and has a bitter flavor. According to its producer, the name refers to the flavor being characterized as half a “point” of bitterness and one “point” of sweetness.

Question 4

Pom-for-Granted (gin)

Answer 4

Woody Creek Gin | Pomegranate | Chervil Lillet Blanc

Lillet Blanc tastes like a crisp white wine with a mild honey sweetness complemented by orange, delicate spring flowers, and golden raisins.

There is a slight hint of bitterness that stays on your tongue with green apple and the tiniest bit of cinnamon and baking spices.

Question 5

Spaghetty Western (bourbon)

Answer 5

Rittenhouse Rye | Ramazzotti Amaro Chartreuse

Question 6

French VS (cognac)

Answer 6

VS Cognac | Leopold’s Orange (orange liquor) | Lemon

Question 7

Bee Sting (gin)

Answer 7

Breckenridge Gin | Chamomile Honey | Lemon | Absinthe Foam

Question 8

Fumaça (scotch)

Answer 8

Glenmorangie | Antica Vermouth | Ardbeg (whiskey) Rinse