Comments on: A LOVE AFFAIR WITH AMARI

By: Josh T

Josh T — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 19:18:48 +0000

I've always been into Amari started off drinking Amaro Averna then gradually got into more. I know there are hundreds and i always am excited when i discover a new one. Found a good site that lists a bunch ive never heard of zeppachino

By: Car Radio Wire

Car Radio Wire — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 22:51:04 +0000

Beautiful vocabulary! Inspiring pro each one

By: Matt Tanner

Matt Tanner — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 05:07:52 +0000

Foodtease- Cynar is an ecxellent spirit to enjoy! Hope we see you soon in at Anvil, and keep us updated on what kind of bitters you are playing around with!

Dramnut-I have had Amaro Nonino, I think its wonderful to have after a nice big meal! I wanted to write about it, but I could not find enough information on it to accrately give the history of it!

Scuba_sm- when picking out tonic be sure to use a nice tonic like Q tonic or Fever tree. The pimms italiano is a great refreshing cocktail for spring and summer.

Steph- People will eventully catch onto amaro, its about finding drinks that will ease them into the intense flavor they have I find the art of choke at Cure in New Olreans is a great cocktail that can really get guest introduced to cynar. You can absoultely post up some of the recipes!

By: steph

steph — Fri, 28 May 2010 15:53:11 +0000

I’m a fellow amari lover and have just recently begun experimenting with them – mostly Fernet Branca and Averna. The depth and complexity they can give to a drink is unmatched. I’ve been posting about them a few times lately but it’s hard to get people interested just by reading about them….In the mean time I will just keep throwing drinks out there, some of my own and also recipes I find that I like. If you don’t mind, I may post some of yours, with full credit of course. I can’t wait to come to H town again to visit Anvil and try more of these.

By: scuba_sm

scuba_sm — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 06:07:33 +0000

I’m happy to see Drink Dogma updating again! I may have to grab the ingredients for a Pimms Italiano for after finals, as I’m a bit too far to visit the Anvil.

By: Dramnut

Dramnut — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:00:55 +0000

Thanks for all the great info and recipes Matt… I look forward to trying them out. I have been an Amaro fan ever since a trip to Italy where I found that it was the perfect way to deal with the massive overeating I was doing. A generous shot of Amaro (usually Amaro Siciliano or something similar if I’m remembering right) after a big meal would keep me from having too rough a night.

I just picked up a bottle of Amaro Nonino a couple of weeks back and it has become a favorite before-bed drink. If you haven’t tried it yet I highly recommend it.

By: Foodtease

Foodtease — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:01:44 +0000

Thanks for the rundown and recipes! I love Cynar, was just introduced to it this year. Bitters are the best, i’ve started making my own at home recently and they’ve been turning out great.

Excited to check out Anvil next time we’re in Houston!

By: Matt Tanner

Matt Tanner — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 21:52:12 +0000

Jude- that cocktail sounds like its great…2 things I love rum and cynar! I believe you will really enjoy the pimms italiano,its extremely refreshing!

Taire-Thank you! i hope you enjoy your golden gate swizzle this weekend! let me know what you think!

By: Geralyn Graham

Geralyn Graham — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:38:42 +0000

Matt, I really enjoyed finding out the history of these spirits which I totally love and give the blanket name of “medicinal” [doesn't sound good to anyone but me, I know].

For those H-town readers who think they hate Fernet Branca and are wondering what the heck Falernum is, check out Matt’s Golden Gate Swizzle. Delicious, refreshing, and a perfect example of how a group of ingredients come together to form a delicious something new.

By: Tiare

Tiare — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 08:42:05 +0000

Great post, i LOVE amaris and this weekend i`m gonna make the Golden gate swizzle totally.

I use fernet every now and then, its good for stomach pain as well.