Mondays can be depressing, so why not plan where you’re going to for that much-needed humpday drink?
If you’re in London, I’d thoroughly recommend the House of Peroni. Somehow managing to stay tucked away on Brick Lane, House of Peroni, provides much needed relief from the Spitafields’ mayhem, (or, in my case, somewhere to go to console yourself, after yet another Absolute Vintage binge.)
If you’re not in London, or are entertaining over the party season wow your guests with some festive inspired cocktail recipes from the House itself. Created by Simone Caporale, the mixologist at The Artesian Bar at The Langham Hotel (one of my favourite Central London spots and home to the best spa in London) receipes really don’t get more impressive than this.
I was invited down with a few friends to sample the following, and I have to say that the winter garden and madre bianchi were the night’s winners by a mile.
Good luck! x
Negroni Autumno
The classic Negroni with a new blend of aperitivo inspired by the Italian kitchen; the very ‘heart of the home’. Peroni Nastro Azzurro is infused with soft citrus notes in a bitter sweet serve which can be enjoyed by all, from one home to the next.
Flavour profile: Mandarin-hops-orange bitter-spiced vermouth
40 ml Peroni Nastro Azzurro
40 ml Campari
40 ml Martini Rosso
20 ml Mandarin juice
Garnish: Overnight dried “bresaola” or veggie crisp and olive “nocellara” affixed using a clear pick, wooden peg or wooden bamboo holder)
Ice: Regular ice cubes – 1 large single cube
Glassware: Short tumbler / rock glass
Instructions: Pour all ingredients straight into a rock glass, starting with the Peroni Nastro Azzurro, folllowed by the Martini Rosso, Campari and then mandarin juice. Mix well with a stirrer and garnish
Winter Garden
Inspired by al fresco autumn gardens, a citrus twist on an iconic warm, winter mulled drink brings a warm embrace to The Residency. Citrus ingredients reflect the harvest of fruit in the garden surrounded by seasonal floral aromas.
Flavour profile: Peroni, pear, apple, cinnamon, chamomile pink grapefruit
50ml Peroni Nastro Azzurro
40ml Brandy
20ml Falernum
15ml Lemon
40ml Apple
5ml Sugar
Garnish: “Cantuccini” italian iconic biscotti placed horizontally on the rim
Glassware: Clay Handled serve
Instructions: Place all ingredients in a pan and mix well, before heating gently until warm to taste. For added flavour and garnish, include diced apples and pears
Madre Bianchi
Inspired by the pristine whites which La Madre takes great pride and joy in. The blend of the fresh blossom and woodland notes resembles that of the fresh smell of clean linen drying in the warm, autumnal breeze. The added Peroni Nastro Azzurro gives this sensual drink a perfectly crisp finish.
Ingredients:
40ml Peroni Nastro Azzurro
15ml Bergamot & yuzu juice
40ml Vodka
4 fresh Coriander leaves
15ml Cypress tree syrup
Garnish: Fresh coriander leaf, offer the option to add a spicy kick by adding drops of chilli extract
Ice: Regular ice cubes – 1 large single cube
Glassware: Short rock glass
Instructions: Mix all ingredients, aside from the coriander leaves, in a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously and then add Peroni Nastro Azzurro to the mix. Stir and then strain into glass
Capotavola
Presenting a refreshing hops twist to the iconic Old Fashioned characterized by smooth, round and masculine flavours. Inspired by the traditional Italian family man who holds a strong place at the head of the table. This should be savoured at the end of the evening, enjoying the quieter moments as the day draws to an end.
Ingredients:
40ml Peroni Nastro Azzurro
50ml Bourbon
5ml Sugar syrup
2 dashes of angostura bitter
Garnish: Glazed cherry
Ice drink : Single ice cube
Glassware: Short rock glass
Instructions: Bourbon, sugar syrup and angostura bitters stirred on ice within a shaker. Pour over ice, top with cold Peroni Nastro Azzurro and garnish with a single cherry
Jamila x
