Mont Blanc Neige Noire Black Gin

Hey, don’t say I never bring you anything interesting! I first discovered this one at the Ivory Peacock on a night out in the city with Melissa. If you know, you know – that place is pretty incredible. There, I discovered Neige Noire, a premium black-colored gin crafted at the foot of Mont Blanc in Italy, featuring Alpine botanicals, wild juniper, and water directly from the mountain, which also happens to be the tallest in Western Europe. It is known for its mesmerizing deep black color with bluish-purple hues, its herbal scent, and a smooth, resinous taste, often used in cocktails like the increasingly popular ‘Black Spritz’. If you’re looking for something new and exciting, this might be it.

Bonus: Black Spritz ingredients: Neige Noir gin, Bisol or Bele Casel Prosecco, Marendry bitter (could also use Carpano or Campari), soda water and ice cubes (best enjoyed with some fresh fruit mixed in — I’d use a combo of Blueberries, blackberries, cherries, lemon)

Directions: Start with a cup of ice: Add the gin, then the Prosecco, followed by the bitters. Finish with fresh fruit (if desired) along with soda water or tonic. Stir as necessary.