That includes natural gin and an fragrant dry-hopped New England cider, the Anoche Spritz is a love letter to beverage traditions of the Northeast United States and Spain — and a nod to Anoche Cider & Spirits founder Erika Colby’s background within the beer trade. “[It’s] easy as hell and so refreshing,” Colby says of the flagship and best-selling cocktail at her Baque-inspired cider bar and small-plate tavern in Portland, Maine. “It pairs completely with something tremendous savory, salty and fatty,” she advises, together with jamón Iberico or Anoche’s house-marinated anchovy-stuffed olives. Plan a visit to go to the dreamy Anoche in southern Maine or craft an Anoche Spritz at dwelling with this recipe:
Makes 1 Cocktail
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