Elevate your cold evenings with the Dark Side Cocktail, a blend of gin, Barolo chinato, and Peychaud’s bitters, finished with a brandied cherry.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 182
Ingredients
- 2½ oz Gin
- ¾ oz Barolo Chinato
- 3 dashes Peychaud’s aromatic bitters
- Brandied cherry
Equipment
- Cocktail Glass
- Measuring Jigger
- Stirrer or Bar Spoon
- Mixing Glass
Instructions
- Fill your cocktail glass with ice cubes.
- Add 3 dashes Peychaud’s aromatic bitters to a mixing glass.
- Measure and pour ¾ oz Barolo Chinato.
- Finish with 2½ oz Gin.
- Fill your mixing glass with ice cubes.
- Stir well with a bar spoon.
- Strain the drink in your chilled coupe glass with no ice.
- Garnish with a brandied cherry.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Gin: If gin is unavailable, vodka offers a cleaner profile, or for an exotic twist, try a light white rum.Â
- Barolo Chinato: Vermouth can be a lighter alternative, maintaining the herbal essence.Â
- Peychaud’s Bitters: For a different flavor, Angostura bitters can substitute, providing a classic bitter note.Â
Making a Pitcher of Dark Side Cocktail:
- Scale: To serve 8, multiply ingredients: 20 oz gin, 6 oz Barolo Chinato, and 24 dashes Peychaud’s Bitters.
- Mix: Combine the gin, Barolo Chinato, and Peychaud’s Bitters in a large pitcher with ice cubes and stir well.
- Serve: Pour the mixture into chilled Cocktail glasses, garnish with a brandied cherries, and serve immediately.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Gin Substitute: Choose a non-alcoholic spirit that mimics the botanical flavor profile of gin.Â
- Barolo Chinato Substitute: Opt for a non-alcoholic herbal or grape-based aperitif to replicate its complex, wine-like qualities.
- Peychaud’s Bitters Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic bitters or a homemade bitters syrup that incorporates similar botanicals.
- Proceed As Usual: Use these non-alcoholic substitutes instead of the regular ingredients, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic versionÂ
Making it Vegan:
This cocktail is already vegan-friendly as it does not contain any animal products. However, always check your ingredients' labels to ensure they meet your dietary requirements.What is a Dark Side Cocktail?
The Dark Side Cocktail is a cocktail using gin, Barolo Chinato, and Peychaud’s bitters. It’s elegantly garnished with a brandied cherry, adding a touch of sweetness. This drink combines ingredients in a mixing glass, stirring them with some ice cubes to chill and dilute the mixture, before serving in a chilled cocktail glass. It’s a distinctive cocktail that stands on its own with a balanced interplay of flavors.
What is a Dark Side Cocktail made of – The ingredients
Get these ingredients ready if you’re making a Dark Side Cocktail:
- Gin: Serving as the primary spirit.Â
- Barolo Chinato: Adds a complex, herbal vermouth-like quality.Â
- Peychaud’s Bitters: Introduces a hint of floral and anise flavors.Â
- Brandied Cherry: Offers a garnish that contributes richness and a hint of sweetness.
