Darkside

Gin is paired with aromatized Barolo wine and Peychaud’s bitters in this clear stirred cocktail. Lime peel and a star-anise pod provide two separate garnish aromas above the red wine component.

clear deep ruby Darkside in a coupe with lime twist and star-anise pod, no ice.

Active preparation: 3 minutes

Ingredients

  • 60 ml Hayman’s London Dry Gin
  • 30 ml Cocchi Barolo Chinato
  • 2 dash Peychaud’s bitters
  • 1 piece Lime peel, for garnish
  • 1 piece Whole food-grade star-anise pod

Instructions

  1. Pour gin, Cocchi Barolo Chinato and Peychaud’s bitters into a mixing glass filled with ice.
  2. Stir smoothly until cold, about 20–30 seconds.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe without ice.
  4. Express a lime twist over the surface, add it and finish with the star-anise pod.