Marianito
Inspired By:
Eel Bar (New York City)
Complexity
Alcohol Level
2/5
Light
Type
Negroni Riff
Preparation
Stirred
Glass
Old Fashioned
Ice
Fresh Ice
INGREDIENTS
Sweet Vermouth • 60ml / 2oz
Choeng Doi Blanc • 15ml / 0.5oz
Dry Curaçao • 15ml / 0.5oz
Angostura Bitters • 3 dashes
Garnish: Green olive, orange twist
STEPS
Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and stir until chilled.
Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
Garnish with an olive on a pick and an orange twist.
NOTES:
Swap Note: The original Eel Bar recipe uses agricole rhum; this version uses Choeng Doi Blanc for its fresh cane-juice brightness and briny, vegetal edge.
HISTORY
The Marianito is a low-proof Negroni riff that originated in Spain's Basque Country, built on sweet vermouth rather than a full pour of gin. Eel Bar in New York City serves its version on tap, using sweet vermouth as the base, brightened with dry Curaçao and a small dose of agricole rhum standing in for the usual gin.
Our version swaps in Choeng Doi Blanc for the rhum. Its fresh, cane-juice character and briny, vegetal edge echo the olive note the original agricole rhum brings to the drink, while keeping the drink's light, sessionable profile intact.
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