rockwood

1 oz Gin (Beefeater)
1 oz Amaro Sfumato
1 oz Amontillado Sherry (Lustau)

Build in an old fashioned glass, add ice, stir to mix and chill, and garnish with an orange twist.Two Mondays ago, I opened up the Bartender's Choice app and came across a Negroni riff of sorts called the Rockwood. This recipe crafted by Parker Marvin at Attaboy in Manhattan circa 2018 reminded me of the Veneto Negroni which was the last time I paired gin and Sfumato together. With sherry in the mix instead of vermouth, it proffered an orange, roasty, and herbal aroma to the nose. Next, grape and roasted notes on the sip switched things up for gin, nutty, and bitter herbal flavors on the swallow with a smoky finish.