What is cocchi americano?

Cocchi americano · Italian

Italian aperitif wine with quinine and citrus, a little bitter and honeyed. Bartenders use it in place of the old Kina Lillet.

What it tastes like

Bittersweet orange, honey and herbs with a quinine snap, like a fancier tonic in wine form.

Where you’ll see it

Classic cocktail menus in Vespers and Corpse Revivers, and aperitivo lists with soda.

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