Cocchi Vermouth / Aperitif

Sending the UK's cocktailist mixologalian types into a frenzy of anticipation, the famed Cocchi Americano has finally hit these shores. It's acclaimed as the most credible alternative to the long-discontinued Kina Lillet due to its high levels of cinchona, the fiercely bitter bark used to make quinine. This makes Cocchi Americano essential in recreating James Bond's Vesper Martini and the legendary Corpse Reviver #2 from The Savoy Cocktail Book.

As part of Cocchi's 120th birthday celebrations they've restarted production of this, their original recipe Vermouth di Torino, first produced back in 1891.

An aromatised barolo-based wine from Cocchi. It's flavoured with quinine bark, rhubarb, cardamon and other spices, and should be rather amazing.