On September 16, Coqtail – for fine drinkers unveils its sixth issue, Secret, at the Stravinskij Bar of the Hotel de Russie in Rome. The invite-only evening celebrates the intrigue of mixology with a three-cocktail menu designed by Bar Manager Mattia Capezzuoli, each drink capturing the magazine’s theme of hidden details and unspoken rituals.
The Essence of the Secret for Coqtail – for fine drinkers
In mixology, the most fascinating touch often hides in plain sight: an elusive ratio, a guarded ingredient, a ritual known only to the bartender. This is the essence of Secret, Coqtail’s new issue devoted to what remains unseen. After the successful launch at Florence’s Gucci Giardino, the magazine arrives in Rome to reveal its next chapter at the Stravinskij Bar, a setting that pairs discretion with understated elegance.
A Cocktail Journey Inspired by Secrets
Capezzuoli’s special menu mirrors the magazine’s narrative. Panorama D’Orange blends Amaro Panorama, Of Dorange Bonollo, orange cordial and ginger ale for a bright, citrus-forward sip. Red Velvet layers the softness of Altamura Distilleries Vodka with Cordusio Aperitivo and a raspberry-vanilla sherbet. Fig Symphony explores deeper tones, combining Garage London Dry Gin by Nardini, fig vermouth, bitter, lemon, sugar and fig soda for a complex yet balanced finale.
Partners in Detail and Craft
The evening is supported by brands that share Coqtail’s devotion to refinement: Altamura Distilleries, Amaro Panorama, Bonollo 1908, Cordusio Aperitivo and Distilleria Nardini. Their spirits bring both quality and character, acting as ingredients and as storytellers in their own right.
Rome’s Hidden Side in a Glass
Rome, where Coqtail has already hosted events at Bvlgari Bar and Nite Kong, reveals its own secret dimension behind gardens and courtyards. The Hotel de Russie, long one of the city’s most storied addresses, provides the perfect stage for an experience that turns the magazine’s theme into something to be savored—both on the page and in the glass.
Images courtesy of Hotel de Russie, a Rocco Forte Hotel; cover photo credits Mike Tamasco x Coqtail
