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Dark Side Cocktail Drink

Dark Side Cocktail Recipe

Gavin Wrigley Written by Gavin Wrigley
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. 
  • Barolo Chinato: Vermouth can be a lighter alternative, maintaining the herbal essence. 
  • Peychaud’s Bitters: For a different flavor, Angostura bitters can substitute, providing a classic bitter note. 

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. 
  • 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 version 

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.