Bergamotto breeze cocktail
The "Bergamotto Breeze" is a cocktail created to showcase the uniqueness and versatility of authentic Bergamotto juice, a typical ingredient from the Calabria region. Its citrusy freshness perfectly complements the intense flavors of Calabrian salumi and cheeses, while the crostini topped with spreadable 'nduja from Spilinga adds a spicy and irresistible touch. These ingredients create an aperitif that will surprise your guests with authentic and unforgettable flavors.
The ingredient to prepare the bergamotto breeze cocktail
- 60 ml of Bergamotto juice
- 30 ml of rural gin
- 15 ml of agave syrup
- Crushed ice
- Lemon slices for garnish
- Assorted Calabrian salumi (such as sausage, capocollo, pancetta)
- Calabrian cheeses (such as pecorino, caciocavallo, provola)
- Crostini
- Spreadable 'nduja from Spilinga
How to prepare the bergamotto breeze cocktail
Start by preparing the cocktail. In a shaker, combine fresh Bergamotto juice, rural gin, and agave syrup. If you don't have a shaker, a large tumbler can also be used.
Add plenty of crushed ice to the shaker and shake vigorously for about 20 seconds until the cocktail is well chilled.
Strain the mixture into a prepared cocktail glass, ensuring that the crushed ice does not enter the glass, and garnish with a lemon slice on the rim of the glass.
Now, prepare the platter of Calabrian salumi and cheeses. Arrange the salumi and cheeses enticingly on a beautiful platter.
Serve the platter alongside lightly toasted crostini and top the crostini generously with 'nduja from Spilinga. The 'nduja will add a spicy and flavorful kick to the crostini.
Serve the "Bergamotto Breeze" cocktail together with the platter of Calabrian salumi and cheeses and the crostini topped with spreadable 'nduja from Spilinga.
Enjoy the explosion of Calabrian flavors!
