The Love Box No. 5

To celebrate Valentine’s Day here at Boxes and Booze, I have paired modern Japanese puzzle box master Akio Kamei’s “Love Box 5” with a special cocktail I created for the occasion.  The cocktail, which I have named the “Love Box No. 5” for some reason, is a delicious variation on the Negroni, a perfect cocktail I have discussed in the prior posts.  It’s rich and nuanced, with some bitterness to balance the sweetness, like another true love metaphor. And it has chocolate, which is always a good thing.  Cheers and Happy Valentine’s Day!

This cocktail will steal your heart

The Love Box No. 5

1/2 oz bourbon

1/2 oz Tempis Fugit Crème de Cacao

1 oz Antica Formula sweet vermouth

1 oz Campari

2 dashes Bitter Truth Mole Chocolate Bitters

Stir together over ice and strain into a favorite glass.

There's a lot of love here folks.  Cheers!

For prior Negroni related Boxes and Booze:

Triple Play

Two Hands

Red, White and Blue

Secrets and Ciphers