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Dark Side
A moody, bittersweet gin cocktail featuring Barolo chinato and Peychaud’s bitters.
Ingredients
Drink Ingredients
- Gin2 1/2 oz
- Barolo Chinato3/4 oz
- Peychaud’s Bitters3 dashes
Garnishes
- Brandied Cherry1
Steps
- Add Gin, Barolo Chinato, and Peychaud’s Bitters to a Mixing Glass filled with ice.
- Stir until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled Cocktail Glass.
- Garnish with a Brandied Cherry.
About
Created by bartender Adam Bernbach in Washington, D.C., the Dark Side is a modern-classic cocktail that showcases the rich, herbal depth of Barolo chinato, a quinine-laced aromatized wine. Combined with gin and Peychaud’s bitters, this drink offers a sophisticated balance of botanicals, bitterness, and spice. Originally crafted during Bernbach’s 'Cocktail Sessions' program, where guests explored original cocktails inspired by classics, the Dark Side has become a staple among those who enjoy spirit-forward drinks with a complex edge. It shares similarities with the Martinez but leans into a darker, more brooding profile.
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