Rituale del Nonno
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November 21, 2025
Rituale del Nonno is a contemplative, spirit-forward sipper that layers coffee richness with rye warmth and gentle bittersweet depth. Inspired by Matt Sinagoga’s earliest memories at his Nonno’s dinner table, it honours the small rituals that shape how we taste and remember. This cocktail bridges heritage and modern craft, inviting slow conversation and quiet reflection. Each sip carries the warmth of family tradition and the intimacy of those early Italian evenings.
Recipe: Matt Sinagoga (Toronto, ON)
Photo: Reece Sims
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The inspiration behind this cocktail as explained by Mixology Matt owner Matt Sinagoga, “Some of my first memories of tasting alcohol were at my Nonno’s dinner table. After meals, he would offer a small glass of Amaro, teaching me the beauty of bitterness and balance. This cocktail recreates that moment, blending Cloud House Coffee Rum with Canadian Rye and Averna to honour heritage and craft. It is a stirred sipper meant for reflection and conversation, a modern toast to family, tradition, and the quiet rituals that shape our palates. Every sip carries the warmth and memory of those early Italian evenings.“
Rituale del Nonno
Difficulty: EasyFlavor Camps: Bittersweet, Boozy
Ingredients
1.0 oz Cloud House Coffee Liqueur
0.75 oz Lot 40 Rye Whisky
0.75 oz Amaro Averna
0.5 oz Lillet Blanc
2 Dash Orange Bitters
Espresso King Cube
Garnish: Orange Twist
Directions
- Add all ingredients into a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir until chilled and diluted.
- Strain into a rocks glass over an espresso king cube (ice cube(s)).
- Garnish.
