Happy Hour: bar takeover with Dante

Jamie Gordon, Director of Education at the legendary cafe, Dante, takes us through Italian history – which brought food, music and culture to the city – while making a Solera Negroni and Summer Punch. Over the last century, Dante has been a beacon for New York’s Italian community, expanding with a world-class bar programme and classic Italian dishes.

Solera Negroni

1 part Santa Teresa 1796 Solera Rum

¾ part Campari

¾ part Martini and Rossi Sweet Vermouth

1 bar spoon Oloroso sherry

Garnish with an orange wheel

Stir all ingredients with ice, and strain over fresh ice into a rocks glass.

Summer Punch

2 parts Bombay gin

.5 part St-Germain

Oleo saccharum

5 parts lemongrass tea

1 part sparkling water

Sweat pea tendrils

Cucumber slices

Ruby red grapefruit wheels

Nutmeg, grated

Fennel pollen

Giant ice mould

Build over large ice cubes in a punch bowl.