APERITIFS/BITTERS/COCKTAILS

Few flavours delight ones palate in a way that leaves you wanting more. None more so than the rich taste of cocoa! ANGOSTURA, celebrated worldwide for its rich history in creating aromatic and orange bitters, has expanded its renowned collection to include ANGOSTURA cocoa bitters. We only use the worlds finest, the Trinitario cocoa from Trinidad and Tobago. This paired with 200 years of unparalleled bitters expertise have resulted in this truly decadent, indulgent new flavour. Top notes of rich bitter, floral, nutty cocoa with a bold infusion of aromatic botanicals provide endless possibilities to remix classic cocktails and put a luxurious spin on a main dish or a sweet treat. Trinidad and Tobago is one of the few countries designated as a 100% fine or flavour cocoa producer. A status it has held for decades.

Fernet Branca is a bitter, aromatic spirit made from of over 40herbs and spices, including myrrh, rhubarb, chamomile, cardamom and saffron, with a base of grape alcohol. The recipe is a secret, and wascreated by the young Maria Scala in 1845 in Milan. Scala's name became Maria Branca through marriage, and the product's name was born. TheFernet Branca is still produced in Milan by the company FratelliBranca, over seen by the Branca family. Fernet Branca is usually served as a digestif after a meal, but mayalso be enjoyed with coffee and espresso, or mixed into coffee and espresso drinks. It may be enjoyed neat at room temperature or with ice. Source: webtender.com 

Hastings Distillers are New Zealand’s first producer of certified organic artisan spirits and liqueurs. The artisans behind it are Kate Galloway and David Ramonteu. On the back of their extensive background in winemaking they successfully create sophisticated, unique spirits and liqueurs that will always have a place on our shelves.

Combining their East Block 200 Gin, L’Opera bitter orange and Rubis Vermouth, ‘The Count’ pays tribute to the classic Negroni. 

Featuring all organic botanicals, the Count is a luscious and spicy assemblage of aromatic gin, fragrant seville and navel oranges, dark fruits, dried herbs and warm spice.  The palate is smooth and round with a pleasant, lingering bitterness.

Sophisticated, yet simple, The Count is ready to serve.

Pour cold over a single large ice cube and garnish with an orange twist.

ALL OF HASTINGS DISTILLERS PRODUCTS ARE BIOGRO CERTIFIED ORGANIC