"Black bitter." A red wine grape variety from southern Italy living up to its name in both colour and flavour. Often blended with the softer, warmer Malvasia Nera.
A cocktail of 1 oz each of gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari to which the oil of an orange skin* is added. Typically served in an Old Fashioned glass filled with ice, the ingredients are added and stirred until cold and then garnished with an *orange wheel or zest. *Grapefruit may be substituted for orange.
Biscuits (US: cookies), like a small tart or turnover stuffed with a mixture of ground almonds, sultanas, and chocolate in a sort of frangipane.
