{"title":"Spirits for A Negroni for Pessimists (Eeyore's Requiem)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ytAttributedStringHost ytAttributedStringWhiteSpacePreWrap\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ytAttributedStringLinkInheritColor\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe cocktail was created by Chicago bartender Toby Maloney and named after Winnie-the-Pooh's friend, Eeyore, because he's \"the most bitter character in literature.\" The original Eeyore's Requiem recipe is very specific, so the plan was to make this one exactly to spec. But after tasting the original, I ended up workshopping the drink and rebalancing it a bit to my tastes. So we're making both versions. Hope you enjoy these!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"campari-aperitivo","title":"Campari Aperitivo","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Campari Aperitivo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #fbbf24;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePerhaps the world's most well recognized red bitter aperitif, Campari Aperitivo put the Negroni on the map. But, Campari is so much more than the Negroni!  The Spritz defines summer in a bottle.  The Americano was even a favorite of James Bond in several of the earlier 007 novels and movies. Campari's beautiful deep red color and distinctive citrusy bitter taste palate make it a cocktail-making classic.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCampari takes its unique character from the herb and fruit infusion at the heart of its production process.  A secret blend of herbs and exotic fruit, including chinotto and cascarilla, infuse in alcohol to create this one-of-a-kind homebar must-have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn fact, our friend Steve the Bartender included Campari in his list of \u003ca title=\"Steve the Bartender Collection\" href=\"https:\/\/curiada.com\/collections\/steve-the-bartender-recommended-brands\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e10 Essential Bar Bottles\u003c\/a\u003e.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommendations for Campari Aperitivo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnders Erickson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Campari is known for its bitterness, but there's a good amount of sweetness up front. Wonderful mixed with any spirit.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Drink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\"Sweet, with heavy orange-y bitterness, and a little herbal bitterness too,\" according to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHow to Drink\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e. Greg enjoys Campari with club soda.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaker \u0026amp; Spoon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFeatured as the recommended spirit in the \u003cem\u003eNegroni 2 Cocktail box\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e750ml \u0026amp; 48 Proof \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gruppo Campari","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":47230023139580,"sku":"1838","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/6217\/6252\/files\/ExgICQQYhykIdCGSX76B4IAfvg4JTkhRjHzj7mlqbw_e27dcddd-5408-4ea0-929b-f1e050feea91.png?v=1748998874"},{"product_id":"cynar","title":"Cynar","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Cynar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet inspired by this unconventional, modern Italian amaro. Cynar is made from a secret blend of 13 ingredients, among them cynarine, a natural substance present in artichoke that is believed to prime the taste buds, making food or drink sweeter. Though Cynar doesn't taste like artichoke, this bittersweet liqueur is a distinctive choice for anyone who wants to enjoy an original, inspiring spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose an herbal complex, with rounded bittersweet notes. On the palate a bittersweet liquid that carries peculiar herbal notes married with dried fruit hints rounded by caramel smoothness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Serves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSip this pungent amaro neat or enjoy as a shot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive people something to talk about with a riff on the Daiquiri, the \u003cstrong\u003eCynaquiri\u003c\/strong\u003e, where you swap most of the rum for Cynar, amping up the bitterness and complexity. (1 part lime, 1.5 parts Cynar, .5 parts rum, .5 parts simple syrup.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThirteen aromatic herbs and plants are combined with a slightly alcoholic mixture and continuously mixed. After maceration, the extract is collected in decanters for a marrying period. 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Made from a delicate blend of white wines and botanicals, this vermouth offers a refreshing and complex flavor profile that is perfect for mixing into your favorite cocktails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted in the heart of the French Alps using only the finest ingredients, Dolin Blanc is a light and elegant vermouth that has been a staple of the French aperitif scene since the 19th century. Unlike other vermouths, Dolin Blanc has a lower sugar content, which allows the botanical flavors to really shine through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDolin Vermouth was first produced in 1821 in Chambery, France - the same town where the famous Yellow Chartreuse liqueur is made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDolin Blanc Vermouth has a subtle sweetness that is balanced by a complex herbal and floral flavor profile. 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The first sip is bitter as the complex mix of 27 herbs and botanicals presents itself. The second sip is where you discover the amaro's wide range of spices. Finally, the third sip is for savoring.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the spicy, herbal taste fades, a sweet and exotic flavor reminds you that Fernet-Branca is the world’s leading amaro brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot for the novice, the intensely bitter and herbaceous amaro is for those who want to explore beyond the sweet-sour paradigm of most mixed drinks. This is part of what makes Fernet-Branca a bartender's favorite, and what accounts for its dedicated cult following all over the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSother Teague selected Fernet-Branca to pair with Shaker \u0026amp; Spoon’s \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shakerandspoon.com\/shop\/product\/1805232644\"\u003eSlippery Slopes\u003c\/a\u003e cocktail. 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This classic cocktail ingredient is made with a unique blend of orange peel, herbs, and spices, and is perfect for adding a subtle complexity to any cocktail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLittle Known Fact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegans' Orange Bitters was created by renowned cocktail expert Gary Regan in 1996, and has since become a staple ingredient in bars and restaurants around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegans' Orange Bitters has a bright and zesty flavor, with notes of orange peel, herbs, and spices. It adds a subtle complexity to cocktails without overpowering the other ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCocktail Recommendation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry adding Regans' Orange Bitters to classic cocktails like a Manhattan or Old Fashioned for a unique twist on a traditional recipe. 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Try it today and elevate your cocktail game!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10oz \u0026amp; 90 Proof \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sazerac","offers":[{"title":"148ml","offer_id":47230039195900,"sku":"34051","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/6217\/6252\/files\/qPxdkbexHY2p0H6AGLNAajRUdRo--wX_bl3YkuqrLsQ_028447f8-cbf4-4ed9-89a9-cff5181c7ef3.png?v=1748999559"},{"product_id":"the-botanist-islay-dry-gin","title":"The Botanist Islay Dry Gin","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout The Botanist Islay Dry Gin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIslay?  Islay?  Where have I heard that word before?  Oh, I know!  It's on a bunch of my scotch bottles!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the Isle of Islay is better known for their scotch making.  But, the wonderful water and natural ingredients that abound on the island don't make a wonderful gin like The Botanist such a surprise! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe eighth largest isle in the British Isles is damp and rocky but lush.  And, it's boundless flora made it a natural place for The Botanist Gin to become the second gin distillery to put down roots on the island in 2011.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistilled on a pot still - column still Frankenstein known affectionately as \"Ugly Betty,\" The Botanist brings truly unique process, ingredients, and provenance to a wonderfully complex gin.  Thirty-one botanicals, including twenty-two that are hand foraged, lend The Botanist a unique character that lends itself to cocktail making.  Tasters appreciate juniper and sweet citrus on the tongue with a slight minty note on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe word from Anders on The Botanist Islay Dry Gin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful dry gin with a pronounced juniper\/pine flavor softened with subtle citrus. When mixed into a cocktail it adds a soft texture to the drink. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eRecommendations\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have a few ideas:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive The Botanist a try in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/curiada.com\/blogs\/news\/spring-cocktails-to-celebrate\" title=\"The Citrus Bloom\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Citrus Bloom\u003c\/a\u003e, one of our favorite spring cocktails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e750ml \u0026amp; 92 Proof\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Remy Cointreau","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":47230042800380,"sku":"47696","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/6217\/6252\/files\/UIvSto9DN5DdWyWPcjYNSwYTSMFrIshjJsqOCicVWws_38bad70b-accd-425c-a22c-7e0cac963705.png?v=1748999683"}],"url":"https:\/\/houseofbitterbear.com\/collections\/spirits-for-a-negroni-for-pessimists-eeyores-requiem.oembed","provider":"House of Bitter Bear","version":"1.0","type":"link"}