Peter Said “Mamma Mia!”

Recipe and words by Emanuele Ventura, Head Bartender of Ditta Artigianale (Florence, Italy)
Photography by Antonio Diaz

Yield: 1 Serving

Peter Said “Mamma Mia!” is the perfect marriage between Ditta Artigianale’s signature espresso blend and the aromatic notes pronounced in the Peter in Florence gin. A riff on the cold brew tonic, this cocktail will delight you with its bright citrus notes that complement the 14 different botanicals that compose the gin all while being lifted with a bold, but perfectly balanced espresso. The coffee float on top also creates a mesmerizing layered effect in the glass, which is sure to wow any and all who have the pleasure to enjoy this special cocktail. Salute from the Ditta and Peter teams!

The Holiday Cocktail Collection

In honor of the holiday season, we asked restaurants from around the world to share recipes for winter cocktails that you can replicate at home. These five drinks will take you across the globe—from Birdie G’s in Santa Monica, to Esmé in Chicago, Kachka in Portland, Ditta Artigianale in Florence, and La Factoría in San Juan.

Ingredients

1.5 oz. Peter in Florence London Dry Gin, or other dry gin of choice
0.5 oz. fresh lime juice
0.5 oz. simple sugar syrup
Tonic water
1 shot espresso
Sweet ginger dust for garnish
Fresh ginger slice for garnish

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Method:

Wet one side of the rim of a coupe slightly; roll in the sweet ginger dust mix so as to have some stick on the glass.
Pour the gin into a shaker with ice, followed by the lime juice and simple sugar syrup.
Shake and pour into glass.
Pour in tonic water, stirring as you pour. Fill the glass almost to the top, leaving sufficient room for one espresso shot.
Prepare your espresso and pour carefully on top of the drink so as to generate a two-layered result.
Garnish with a slice of fresh ginger and enjoy.

Simple sugar syrup:

Mix together one part sugar to one part water, and heat until syrup is formed.

Sweet ginger dust:

Mix together ginger powder and sugar, and set aside for garnish.

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