Cloud Forest Scorpion

A cocktail for people who don’t like (sweet) cocktails? Presenting the Cloud Forest Scorpion and man does this drink have a story. Featuring Cocchi Americano infused with porcini mushrooms it also has a rich umami flavor that you will chase to the end of the glass.

Be sure to check out the YouTube video below for the full story on how this cocktail got its name and tasting notes!

Cloud Forest Scorpion

1 oz New Dawn Bourbon

1/2 oz porcini infused Cocchi Americano

1/8 oz lemon juice

3 oz sparkling rosé

Combine ingredients except sparkling wine in a mixing glass with ice. Stir till chilled and strain into champagne flute. Top with sparkling wine.

Porcini infused Cocchi Americano: steep 1 oz dried porcini mushrooms in 8 oz Cocchi Americano for 48 hours.