Bitter Mint Collins
Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 2.00 fl oz Peroni lager
Directions
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Fill Collins glass with ice
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Stir first three ingredients with ice in mixing glass
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Pour beer into the ice-filled Collins glass
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Strain stirred ingredients into the glass
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Lightly stir to combine
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Garnish with lemon zest twist
Cocktail Description
This Italian-inspired riff on the classic Collins transforms a simple highball into something bright, bitter, and surprisingly refreshing—like a Negroni decided to crash a beer garden.
The Bitter Mint Collins blends Dolin Blanc vermouth, Campari, and crème de menthe with Peroni lager, creating a drink that's equal parts herbaceous, bitter, and crisp. The vermouth and Campari bring that familiar bittersweet backbone, while the mint adds an unexpected coolness that plays beautifully against the beer's light malt character. It's a drink that tastes more complex than its four ingredients suggest, with the lager stretching everything out into a long, easy-drinking format that keeps you coming back for more.
This is a warm-weather cocktail through and through—perfect for outdoor gatherings, backyard cookouts, or lazy Sunday afternoons when you want something sessionable but interesting. The beer element makes it less boozy than a traditional stirred cocktail, so you can nurse one while the sun sets without needing a nap afterward.
Making it requires minimal effort—just stir three ingredients with ice, pour beer into your glass, and strain the mixture over top. The technique is straightforward, though you'll want to stir gently at the end to preserve the beer's carbonation.
Pair this with Italian antipasti, grilled vegetables, or anything with bright, acidic flavors. The bitterness cuts through fatty foods beautifully, making it an excellent companion to pizza, cured meats, or even a simple Margherita with fresh basil.
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