Cornucopia 2018: Il Salotto Cocktail Pairing Dinner

As part of Cornucopia 2018, I attended an Il Salotto Cocktail Pairing Dinner where a variation of handcrafted cocktails showcasing a selection of international spirits from the Bacardi Limited portfolio were paired alongside the fine Italian cuisine of Il Caminetto.

Hosted by Spirit Ambassador Kevin Brownlee, Bar Manager Peter Johanson and Executive Chef James Walt, the tasting experience showed how inspired cocktails work to augment crafted Italian fare.  Here are a few photos from what guests enjoyed that evening.

Negroni Spagliato: Martini bitter, Martini rubino, prosecco

Carpaccio of albacore tuna: fennel, artichoke, tonnato

Vevace Spritz: rosemary infused Grey Goose l’Orange, cynar, lemon, simple syrup, rose sparkling wine

Porchetta: potato & truffle culurgiones, rapini, salmoriglio

Amari Revival: dewards 12 year old, naramaro, port charlotte heavily peated scotch, domaine de canton ginger liqueur, fresh ginger, lemon, blueberry blossom honey syrup, quince reduction

Zeppole: caramelized pumpkin, tiramisu, limoncello

After Hours: espresso bean infused martini bitter, bacardi 10, punt e mess