Cardamaro is a wine-based aperitif, infused with cardoon and blessed thistle (two artichoke relatives), then aged in oak. The result has the richness and weight of sweet vermouth, and only a gentle herbal bitterness.

Carda-Grapefruit

Ingredients

• 1.5 ounces Cardamaro
• 2 ounces fresh grapefruit juice
• 2 ounces club soda

Instructions

In a tall glass with ice, combine all ingredients. Give a quick stir and garnish with a grapefruit slice.

Carda-quila Manhattan

Ingredients

• 1.5 ounces reposado tequila
• 1.5 ounces Cardamaro
• 0.25 ounces agave syrup (agave and equal parts water)
• dash of Angostura bitters

Instructions

In a mixing glass with ice, combine all ingredients. Stir until well-chilled, then strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a twist of grapefruit.

Carda-rye Sour

Ingredients

• 1.5 ounces high-proof rye whiskey
• 1 ounce Cardamaro
• 0.75 ounces lemon juice
• 0.5 ounces simple syrup
• dash of Angostura bitters

Instructions

In a cocktail shaker with ice, combine all ingredients. Shake well, then strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice. Squeeze in a lemon wedge, and leave in as a garnish.