Switched Malort White Negroni

For a cocktail defined by the fragile harmony of sweet and bitter, we turned to Chicago's most love-hated spirit - Malšrt - and gave it a gentler soul. Born of this city's grit and stubborn charm, Malšrt is both a rite of passage and a punchline - the poster child for flavors that refuse to leave you alone. By replacing Malšrt's proofing water with a sweet Riesling, we softened its edges without erasing its bite. With the Mediterranean botanicals of Gin Mare, the refined bitterness of Cocchi Americano, and the subtle "refinement" of our hometown hero, it becomes a study in contrast - elegant, floral, and quietly defiant. A final touch of lavender bitters completes our small act of rebellion - one that could only have been born in the suburbs of Chicago.