There's a specific moment in Porto Cervo when the sunset light becomes soft, the marina slows its frenetic pace, and the evening begins to unfold. It's in this exclusive setting that the evening comes to life. The Nikki Beach Cocktail Club, the outdoor destination of the Waterfront Costa Smeralda, overlooking the sea and designed to elevate mixology to a true sensory experience. From golden hour Late into the night, live preparations, top-quality ingredients, and a refined gastronomic offering redefine the canons of aperitifs and after-dinner drinks. Among the most distinctive creations of the prestigious Cocktail Club Passport Collection — the selection that pays homage to the brand's most iconic destinations in the world — stands out a signature drink capable of encapsulating the most authentic soul of the island: the Sardinian Negroni
The reinterpretation of a classic: the aromatic profile
The Sardinian Negroni was created as a tribute to Sardinian authenticity: a contemporary reinterpretation of one of the pillars of Italian cocktail making that doesn't distort its identity, but rather enriches it with the nuances of the Mediterranean scrub.
The beating heart of the cocktail is the artisanal myrtle, obtained from wild berries collected in Sardinia. Its characteristic balsamic and herbaceous notes, combined with a pleasant sweetness and a delicately bitter finish, are enhanced through a soft aromatic foam. This velvety foam envelops the drink as you taste it, lightening its alcohol content without compromising its structure.
The recipe combines the botanical elegance of Bombay Sapphire Gin, the unmistakable bitterness of the Campari and the spicy depth of the Martini Special Reserve Ruby. Myrtle fits in perfectly with the classic base, offering a sip that evokes hints of salty breezes, wild essences, and sunsets over the harbor.
The Nikki Beach Hospitality Group Philosophy
Transforming every cocktail into a journey: this is the vision that guides The Nikki Beach Cocktail Club. Founded by Jack and Lucia Penrod, the group Nikki Beach Hospitality Group is a pioneer of the concept of barefoot luxury hospitality, combining music, fine dining, entertainment, fashion, and art in some of the most glamorous locations on the international scene.
With the Sardinian Negroni, local culture meets great international mixology in a perfect combination of style and conviviality.
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