With the Global finals of The Art Of Italicus competition set to take place next week in Rome, we join Brandon Stead, the UK finalist, as he makes his entry cocktail, Vincent And Gallo.
Inspired by Vincent Van Gogh’s still life series, Sunflowers, the drink mixes Italicus with a homemade clarified sunflower seed orgeat, IPA, Soda Water and Absinthe.
Stead takes us through how he makes the drink, discusses his inspiration for the ingredients he uses, and gives advice to anyone creating a cocktail for competition.
For more information on The Art Of Italicus Aperitivo Challenge, go to rosolioitalicus.com
To connect with Brendan Stead, go to @the_ginger_bartender
Vincent And Gallo
Ingredients
- 60ml ITALICUS Rosolio di Bergamotto
- 40ml Homemade clarified sunflower seed orgeat
- 75ml IPA
- 75ml Soda
- 2 dash Absinthe
Instructions
Build the Italicus, Orgeat and Absinthe in an ice-filled wineglass and stir. Add the IPA and top with the Soda Water
