Wednesday, 18 September 2013

Tocco Rosso

If Hugo was 2011's Summer Drink (I wrote about it here), then Tocco Rosso has the potential for being named that for 2013. I only tried it once, so far, and that was two weeks ago, when summer was already showing signs of ending. By now, it has well and truly ended; for several mornings this and the past week, I have had to wear a coat for my way to work, and am even thinking about gloves, what with my hands always being so cold.

 Back to Tocco Rosso now! It is a combination of Campari, elderflower syrup, prosecco and soda water and comes garnished (like Hugo) with a twig of peppermint. Less sweet than Hugo, but still sweet enough for me to like it, it is very refreshing, and I am sure I'll have it more often next year, now that I know of it.

 Our favourite ice cream parlour serves it, and this is where my Mum, my sister and I enjoyed this drink two weeks ago.



 Tocco Rosso is, as you guessed, Italian and means "red touch" or "a touch of red". I may put it on the menu for my next cocktail party :-)
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8 comments:

  1. Thickethouse.wordpress18 September 2013 at 14:41

    Well, I really like elderflower and also prosecco so I think I would like this.

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    1. Librarian18 September 2013 at 18:57

      I am sure you would, if you like two of its three main ingredients, Kristi :-)

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  2. Graham Edwards19 September 2013 at 12:59

    Well I like Campari and prosecco and elderflower champagne (which my wife and I used to make until a rogue bottle exploded blowing a hole in a cupboard wall) so I'd probably like that. However I do have prosecco and Campari in the house so when I have visitors I shall start with that.

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    1. Librarian20 September 2013 at 07:31

      Good idea! I am not too fond of Campari on its own - too bitter for my sweet tooth - but it works very well in the combination of a Tocco Rosso.

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  3. Kay G.21 September 2013 at 02:26

    Love this photo of you and your Mum!! Did your sister take the picture? Perhaps we could persuade her to be on your blog one day!
    I bet I would like that drink. I am still hoping to have Pimm's in England one day. Do you remember the post that I did where the seaside cafe was out of Pimm's?
    I didn't cry TOO hard! :-)

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    1. Librarian21 September 2013 at 06:13

      Yes, my sister took it, and it was her idea that we look at each other and not at the camera - it works well, doesn't it! No, she won't ever appear on my blog. She dislikes the entire idea of my blog and keeps making snide remarks about it.

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  4. Diane5 November 2013 at 17:32

    I am in Berlin this week and had my first tocco rosso, a very popular drink here (I guess they have a few brands of elderflower syrup that are German rather than Italian). I ordered an Hugo, and the barmaid said, how about trying something new? I did, and now am looking up the recipe online and found your blog! I like them both equally, but I am sure that I will be having many more tocco rosso drinks in my future! Husband drinks negronis, so there is always Campari around. That being said, it is a bit cold for these drinks now. When I get home to Florida next week the weather will be very warm and I will be making them for friends. Thank you for sharing!

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    1. Librarian5 November 2013 at 19:16

      Hello Diane, thank you for not only having stopped by my blog on the search for Tocco Rosso, but also for taking the time to write such a nice comment!
      It would be great to know how your friends liked the drink. I am sure the one pictured here wasn't my last one.

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