Cocchi Americano (pronounced: /ˈkɔkki ameriˈkano/) is a quinine-flavored aperitif wine produced by Giulio Cocchi Spumanti in the Asti province of Italy.[2] Cocchi Americano is a variety of Americano.[3] The wine was developed by Giulio Cocchi, and production began in 1891. Cocchi also produces a pink variety of this aperitif, the "Cocchi Americano Rosa", which is slightly more bitter and aromatic than the standard white Cocchi Americano.[4]
 A bottle of Cocchi Americano Bianco, produced by Giulio Cocchi Spumanti | |
| Type | Americano |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Giulio Cocchi Spumanti |
| Country of origin | Italy |
| Introduced | 1891[1] |
| Alcohol by volume | 16.5% |
| Colour | Golden |
| Website | Cocchi.Americano |
Press and awards edit
Cocchi Americano gained prominence from its use in James Bond's Vesper as a substitute for Kina Lillet, which is no longer available.[5] It is also used in the Corpse Reviver #2[6] and in other cocktails.[7]
Cocchi Americano is generally considered to be the nearest contemporary drink to the original Kina Lillet and is often used as a replacement.[3][2][6]
References edit
- ^ "We're Seeing It Everywhere: Cocchi Americano". www.yahoo.com.
- ^ a b "What's the Deal with Cocchi Aperitivo Americano?". Serious Eats.
- ^ a b "cocchi americano". May 3, 2010.
- ^ Crocetti, Adri Barr (March 28, 2013). "Cocchi Americano Rosa".
- ^ Hyslop, Leah (September 10, 2015). "How to make a James Bond martini (but limit yourself to one)". The Telegraph.
- ^ a b Cecchini, Toby (April 21, 2010). "Case Study | Cocchi Americano: Waking the Dead".
- ^ "Signature cocktail recipes from the world's best bars". www.telegraph.co.uk.
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