Alcademics

The new casual sister restaurant to Quince, Cotogna, has a drink menu designed by Lead Bartender "Buffalo"  Jason LoGrasso.

I stopped in for a few drinks. 

I started with the Cydonia Fizz (Apple Brandy, Quince, Almond, Lemon, Meringue) that was both interesting and accessible.

Then I moved on to the Viceroy (Reposado, Gentian, Pineapple, Lemon, Chilli) that was garnished with a slice of radish. It was more acidic and lively than it sounds (was the pineapple gum fermenting? Because if so I like it that way...) and my favorite drink of the night. 

I had a non-alcoholic Negroni as a break between drinks- a great adult soda. 

Then I finished off with a drink not on the menu I was sent with cachaca, condensed milk, and absinthe (pictured). It was earthy and rich/desserty without being too sweet. 

Good stuff from Buffalo. 

Here is the whole Cotogna menu:  

Viceroy
Reposado, Gentian, Pineapple, Lemon, Chilli 

Beauregarde’s Spritz
Gin, Lillet, Blueberrry, Lemon, Moscato d’ Asti, Violet Mist 

Rum and Cocchi
Aged Rum, Apricot Preserve, Cocchi Americano, Lime, Seltzer 

Windmills and Cashmere
Genever Gin, Plum Lavender Chutney, Orgeat, Lemon, Meringue 

Beacon Light
Rye, Maraschino, Raspberry, Grapefruit, Lemon 

Cherry Camaro
Scotch, Cherry, Amaro, Honey 

The Hudson
Bourbon, Bitter Orange, Maple 

Cydonia Fizz
Apple Brandy, Quince, Almond, Lemon, Meringue 

Non-Alcoholic Beverages   

Ginger Beer with Organic Gravenstien Cider and Cinnamon  

Negroni-  Bitter Orange, Chinoto, Orange Juice