GIFT: Moschino Disaronno
What happens when two of Italy’s prominent brands get together? One gives the other a fashion makeover.
Disaronno, Italy’s best selling liqueur and international fashion house Moschino have launched a special edition holiday bottle concept, “Moschino Loves Disaronno.” Moschino has adorned the classic Disaronno bottle with a red and black heart pattern (actually more appropriate for Valentine’s Day gifts, so buy them now while you can). A great gift for amaretto fans, it’s also a collectible for the fashionistas with whom you exchange gifts. The limited edition bottle is available now for $24.99 at stores nationwide, or through 1-877-spirits.com. Profits from the Disaronno and Moschino project will support the charity Fashion 4 Development, an African initiative sponsored by the United Nations, with the aim of developing creative strategies for sustained economic growth and development in countries worldwide. ABOUT DISARONNO LIQUEUR |
Limited edition for the holidays (or buy in advance for Valentine’s Day). Photo courtesy Disaronno. |
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The legend of Disaronno dates back to 1525, when Renaissance artist and Leonardo da Vinci pupil Bernardino Luini was commissioned to paint a fresco in the town of Saronno. To portray the Madonna of Miracles, he chose as his muse a beautiful local innkeeper. She repaid the honor by giving the artist a flask of the fragrant and delicate amber liquor known as amaretto di Saronno. There are numerous brands of amaretto. But with its distinctive square stopper, Disaronno is the world’s best-selling Italian liqueur. Amaretto is enjoyed neat (a popular pairing with after-dinner coffee), on the rocks, or in cocktails. To celebrate this festive collaboration, Disaronno has created a special cocktail: |
A holiday sour, garnished with currants (often mis-identified as “Champagne grapes.”) Photo courtesy Disaronno. |
RECIPE: HOLIDAY SOUR
Ingredients For 1 Drink 2. TOP with champagne and serve. |
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