Brujería
John Berens John Berens

Brujería

This drink (which means “witchcraft” in Spanish) is in the French ‘75 family, which also contains the Old Cuban (rum, lime, syrup, bitters, champagne). I chose the name because of the Old Cuban inspiration and inclusion of Strega (which means “witch” in Italian). Still with me?

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Sweet Road Home
John Berens John Berens

Sweet Road Home

[#ad] Welcome back for our next @catanpisco and @settlersofcatan #sponsored drink! For number 6 in the series, we’re doing a long drink, inspired by the “Longest Road” card in the Settlers game. This is a riff on a French ‘75, which works great because the grape-based pisco and sparkling wine are natural partners. This riff is meant to highlight the wonderful floral notes in Catan pisco by bringing in elderflower and lavender. Top everything with a nice dry sparkling wine (I used a rosé brut), and the result is a delicious, refreshing, floral-leaning cocktail perfect for brunch or evening alike!

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