Pitty the Fool: A Modern Negroni Cocktail at Bar Asra

Written By Bar Asra

For guests searching for a Negroni cocktail in Vancouver that is bold, bitter, and carefully structured, Pitty the Fool is one of our defining drinks.

Developed at Bar Asra, Pitty the Fool takes the classic Negroni framework and deepens it with cherry, amaro, and fortified wine. It is spirit-forward, complex, and designed for Negroni lovers who want something familiar but more expressive.

The Concept Behind Pitty the Fool

The Negroni is built on balance. Bitter, sweet, and strong in equal conversation. Pitty the Fool respects that structure while expanding the flavor spectrum into darker fruit and herbal depth.

This cocktail leans into red and black fruit, controlled bitterness, and a long, dry finish. It is not a sweet Negroni. It is a layered one.

Pitty the Fool Negroni Recipe

Build

1 oz cherry-infused gin

0.25 oz Mexican amaro

1 oz Esquimalt Bitter Red

1 oz Esquimalt Rosso

0.25 oz pomegranate liqueur

The cherry gin is sous vide infused with frozen black cherries, creating a clean, concentrated fruit character without added sugar or heaviness.

The cocktail is stirred with ice, strained over a large clear cube, and served cold.

Why This Negroni Works

Each component has a defined role.

Cherry-infused gin provides structure with subtle dark fruit notes. Mexican amaro adds herbal bitterness and depth. Esquimalt Bitter Red brings classic aperitivo bitterness, while Esquimalt Rosso anchors the drink with wine-driven sweetness and spice. Pomegranate liqueur adds acidity and a dry red fruit finish that ties everything together.

The result is a Negroni-style cocktail that evolves as it warms, revealing layers of cherry, herbs, and bitter orange.

A Bitter Cocktail for Negroni Drinkers

Pitty the Fool is ideal for guests who enjoy:

  • Classic Negronis

  • Amaro-forward cocktails

  • Bitter aperitivo drinks

  • Spirit-forward cocktails

It works equally well as a pre-dinner aperitif or a slow after-dinner drink.

Looking for Negroni Cocktails in Vancouver

Bar Asra is a destination for guests searching for:

  • Negroni cocktails in Vancouver

  • Craft cocktail bars in Vancouver

  • Bitter and amaro-driven cocktails

  • Elevated classic cocktails

If you love Negronis and want to explore a deeper, more complex expression of the style, Pitty the Fool is made for you.

Join us at Bar Asra and experience a Negroni built with intention, precision, and respect for the format.

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