Goldmine Recipe

As age and cocktail-testing takes its toll on our livers, we find ourselves drawn to lower-proof cocktails. Its nice to indulge in the flavors of spirits and liqueurs without paying for it the next day. The goldmine, from tom lindstedt at portlands short-lived high noon bar, is a perfect example of how a great drink doesnt necessarily require a ton of booze. Lindstedt uses cocchi americano, a white wine apritif with a crisper, more bitter flavor profile than lillet blanc, another popular option. Both are lovely in this drink, but if you use lillet you can expect it to be a little sweeter and a bit less flavorful.