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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.

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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

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Carpaccio of albacore tuna: fennel, artichoke, tonnato

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Vevace Spritzrosemary infused Grey Goose l’Orange, cynar, lemon, simple syrup, rose sparkling wine

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Porchettapotato & truffle culurgiones, rapini, salmoriglio

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il salotto cocktail pairing dinner il caminetto

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

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Zeppolecaramelized pumpkin, tiramisu, limoncello

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

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il salotto cocktail pairing dinner il caminetto

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