The Zarek Reserve

The Zarek Reserve is an opulent wine-inspired cocktail designed for someone who appreciates the elegance of a fine vintage. This one-of-a-kind creation combines the depth of wine with sophisticated botanicals, creating a drink as refined and multi-layered as its muse.

Ingredients

• 2 oz full-bodied red wine (e.g., Barolo, Syrah, or Malbec)
• 1 oz Amaro Nonino (for bittersweet complexity)
• 1/2 oz ruby port (to enhance the richness of the wine)
• 1/4 oz black currant cordial (for a luxurious fruity depth)
• 1 dash chocolate bitters
• Garnish: Fresh rosemary sprig and edible gold leaf
• (optional, for a high-end finish)

Steps

1. Prepare the Glass: Chill a coupe glass or a wine glass.
2. Mix the Cocktail:
3. In a mixing glass, combine red wine, Amaro Nonino, ruby port, black
4. currant cordial, and chocolate bitters.
5. Add ice and stir until well-chilled and slightly diluted.
6. Serve: Strain into the prepared glass.
7. Garnish: Lightly torch a fresh rosemary sprig to release its aroma
8. and place it in the glass. Add a touch of edible gold leaf for a
9. regal finish.