Calling all music lovers and cocktail enthusiasts! Raise a glass to the iconic Amy Winehouse and the highly anticipated biopic, Back to Black, with this captivating cocktail creation. The aptly named Back to Black cocktail is a sophisticated blend of sweet and tart, with a touch of unexpected licorice that mirrors the soulful depth and unique style of Winehouse’s music. It features blackberries and raspberries, a nod to her signature aesthetic, muddled with an intriguing licorice liqueur for a unique flavor profile. So, get ready to channel your inner rockstar and sip a cocktail that’s as bold and beautiful as Amy Winehouse herself.
The Back to Black Film
The Back to Black cocktail draws inspiration not just from the late singer but also from the recently released biopic of the same name.
This film, directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson, promises a deeper look into Winehouse’s life. Starring Marisa Abela as the iconic singer, the movie delves into her rise to fame, her musical brilliance, and the turbulent relationships that shaped her journey whilst writing the album Back to Black. It highlights the struggles that fueled her art and the complexities of the woman behind the powerful voice that captivated the world.
Black to Black, A Cocktail Inspired by Amy Winehouse Recipe
Back to Black Cocktail Ingredients
- 1oz Bacardi Superior White Rum
- 1oz Cointreau
- 1/2 oz Il Calabrese Liquore Alla Liquirizia
- 4 Red Raspberries
- 7 Blackberries
Cocktail Preparation Instructions
- In your cocktail shaker: muddle 4 raspberries and 4 blackberries together in the licorice liqueur.
- Add ice and pour in the rum, and cointreau.
- Shake vigorously for 10-20 seconds.
- Double strain pour through shaker over a fine mesh strainer into a chilled Coupe glass.
- Garnish with 3 blackberries on a silver pick, and enjoy.
Using Il Calabrese Liquore Alla Liquirizia
Hailing from Calabria in southern Italy, Il Calabrese Liquore Alla Liquirizia is a unique and flavorful licorice liqueur that adds an intriguing depth to cocktails.
It’s crafted using hand-harvested Calabrian licorice root, renowned for its intense and slightly sweet flavor. The licorice root is then steeped in high-quality alcohol, along with a touch of sugar and other natural ingredients. The result is a smooth and well-balanced liqueur.
Il Calabrese Liquore Alla Liquirizia comes in a rich, dark color that’s close to black. It also contains a complex aroma and taste that combines notes of licorice, anise, and subtle herbal hints. It’s truly an experience for your taste buds.
Wrap Up
We hope our Back to Black cocktail inspires thoughts of Amy Winehouse and her iconic voice sounding through your mind. Make sure to mix up this cocktail before you see the new biopic Back to Black, in theaters May 17.
Recipe and Styling by Sarah Cascone / Story by Kylie Thomas / Photography by Dave Bryce
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