Amy C. Collins is a writer based in New Orleans.

How to Use Cappelletti Amaro Sfumato in Cocktails
Three bartenders offer advice on how to use the smoky rabarbaro amaro in cocktails.
- story: Amy C. Collins
- photo: Cappelletti
Three bartenders offer advice on how to use the smoky rabarbaro amaro in cocktails.
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