Tazza di Vita
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A long, fresh highball with cucumber and mint over lime and a little sugar, topped with soda water. Averna gives it a bittersweet backbone, with just a little gin alongside.
Similar names: La Dolce Vita, La Dura Vita
Suzanne C. Taliercio is credited with the Tazza di Vita, which was most likely made for the 2008 Averna Cocktail Competition. A photo from the event shows Taliercio together with other contestants.
Method
Shaken
Glass
highball
Difficulty
Hard
Flavor Profile
Ingredients
Servings:
1
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8 ml
60 ml
2 lf
1⁄4 c
garnish
1 spg
garnish
90 ml
8 ml
15 ml
🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-free
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AdInstructions
- Begin by crushing together mint leaves, cucumber slices, and simple syrup in the bottom of an agitator.
- Then, pour in Averna, gin, and lime juice before packing it tightly with ice cubes.
- Vigorously shake this mixture until well chilled.
- Next, double strain the concoction into a glass brimming with fresh ice pieces.
- Top off your drink with club soda, giving it a gentle stir to blend everything smoothly.
- Finish by adorning the rim of the glass with a cucumber disc and a sprig of mint leaves.