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There are certain families and certain companies, who, by virtue of their enduring entrepreneurial acumen, are able to leave an indelible mark on the land, and present themselves as its natural ambassadors.

Bortolo Nardini is part of this elite group. Founded in 1779 in Bassano del Grappa, the iconic family distillery is the oldest in Italy. Two centuries on, its name continues to be associated with grappa and spirits of the finest quality. Its story is profoundly Italian, steeped in the country’s uniquely rich history, culture, beauty and resourcefulness.

Nardini not only produces grappa, but they make a whole range of liqueurs following traditional recipes handed down through the generations. Here are our favourites:

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“Once in a while you meet someone who is exactly what they seem. Usually it’s the cool guy – you know, men want to be him, women want to be with him? Well, we got to know Davide when he built our home in Treviso – and he’s that guy. Maybe it’s his builder’s build. Or the tattoos. Or the Harley he rides. Okay, it’s probably a combination of all of the above. First time you meet him, you think, ‘This is one smooth customer!’… and you’re right! The same thing happens with this amazing Amaro, from our friends the Nardini. Your very first sip, you’ll ask yourself, ‘Can it really be this smooth?’ So you’ll take another sip, just to make sure. Then another…”

John Kirwan

AMARO - LIQUEUR
Amaro is the perfect balance of flavours, with hints of liquorice from the gentian root, peppermint and orange: a variety of flavours, in perfect balance.

PROFILE
1 LITRE BOTTLE
MAIN INGREDIENTS: Gentian root, bitter orange, peppermint
APPEARANCE: Intense dark brown
AROMATIC PROFILE: Perfect balance between the various components; intense fragrance of liquorice, mint and toasted sugar
PALATE: Immediate minty taste with a pleasant aftertaste of liquorice and bitter orange
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 31% by Vol.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Perfect after meals, served straight, cold or with crushed ice and a slice of orange.
PRODUCED AND BOTTLED BY: DITTA BORTOLO NARDINI S.P.A. Bassano del Grappa, Italy

COCKTAILS WITH AMARO

THE BASSANO 1779
INGREDIENTS
45 ml Amaro
30 ml Bourbon
2 drops of Peach Bitter
90 ml Ginger Ale
mint leaves
PREPARATION
Combine all the ingredients over an ice filled rocks glass and stir

AMARO NARDINI SOUR
INGREDIENTS
50 ml Amaro
35 ml Fresh Lemon juice
15 ml sugar syrup
1 cherry
PREPARATION
Shake all ingredients together in a shaker with ice. Stir and pour into a cocktail glass and garnish with a cherry or a lemon peel.

AMARO NARDJITO
INGREDIENTS
50 ml Amaro
3 tbsp of cane sugar
30 ml lime juice
40 ml soda
8-10 leaves of Yerba Buena
PREPARATION
Crush yerba buena mint leaves with cane sugar and lime juice in a long drink glass and stir. Fill the glass with ice. Add Amaro Nardini and soda. Stir and garnish with a slice of lime.

SMOKED ON THE BRIDGE
INGREDIENTS
10 ml Amaro
45 ml Martini bitter
45 ml red Vermouth
lemon twist
orange twist
PREPARATION
Fill a tumbler glass with shredded ice and the whiskey. Mix and then pour off the whiskey, keeping the ice so that it tastes smoked. Add the bitter, vermouth and Amaro and stir for 30 seconds. Garnish with twists of lemon and orange.

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