Try the Negroni ~ Ornament

Try the Negroni ~ Resistance Lasts About Half a Glass

Everyone swears they don't like bitter things until the persuasive host hands them one and waits. One sip, a thoughtful pause, and then the question about the recipe. Conversion is gentle and permanent.

• The Persuader: Has never lost a guest to the sweet drink menu.
• Aperitivo Hour: Equal parts, an orange slice, and a convert by sunset.
• Bitter Things Club: Welcomes the newly initiated with a second round.

Cocktail Threads made this round ornament for the tree that stands next to the bar cart. Pick ceramic at 3 inches or aluminum at 3.6 inches, and it arrives with its hanging string. A wipe with a damp cloth keeps it as polished as a chilled coupe, December after December. Tie it to a bottle of the good stuff, hang it on the tree, or hook it on the shaker shelf for the host who measures the vermouth twice.