Cocktail Daily- Rio Negro | Bar Trench, Shibuya
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Vida Mezcal, Dubonnet, Fig Shrub, Aromatic Bitter
Created at Tokyo’s Bar Trench—ranked No.94 on The World’s 50 Best Bars 2025 and No.43 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2021—Rio Negro embodies the bar’s reputation for deep herbal knowledge and one of Japan’s most extensive bitters collections. Anchored by Vida Mezcal and Dubonnet, the cocktail weaves smoky agave, rich fig, and subtle spice into a composed, layered drink that highlights Bar Trench’s refined, bitters-forward approach.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: Gentle mezcal smoke, dried fig, herbal bitterness
Palate: Smooth and structured; smoky agave balanced by fig richness and restrained spice
Finish: Dry, lingering, with bittersweet herbal and smoky notes
Overall: A sophisticated, bitters-driven cocktail that reflects Bar Trench’s global influences and precision craftsmanship
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