Scarletta
26% ABV / 500mL
White Possum Scarletta is a bitter citrus amaro modelled on the classic Italian-made Campari. Made using homegrown and foraged lemon myrtle, as well as a blend of various citrus peels and bitter roots, Scarletta is seriously aromatic and bracingly bitter. It's designed specifically for constructing a Negronis or Spritz, whilst also suitable for the bold drinker who prefers their bitterness served on nothing but ice and a lemon twist.
To make this clean yet complex amaro, we peel several varieties of locally grown oranges and lemons. The peels are infused and distilled alongside leaves picked from our very own lemon myrtle tree which we planted soon after starting the distillery in 2014. To these citrus botanicals we add a smorgasbord of infused and distilled bitter herbs and spices, most notably gentian root, which form the bitter backbone of the drink. The whole process takes a couple of months before a balanced flavour profile appears, at which point we siphon the liqueur from the top of the vat. A few drops of red food dye are used to turn the liquid from orange to red before bottling.
We deliberately avoid filtering the liqueur to ensure no flavour is filtered out, so you may notice some sediment and oils that may drift out of the liqueur over time. Simply give your bottle a quick shake and all will be normal again!
Contains precisely 0.0% artificial flavours and preservatives. Vegan friendly (we don't use any animal products nor processes throughout). Gluten free. Note there is a small amount of red food dye present (approximately five drops per bottle).
Awards
BRONZE - 2024 Australian Distilled Spirits Awards
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This is a great alternative to Campari in a Negroni - a gorgeous cherry-coloured liqueur.
I regard myself as an Amaro & Aperitif aficionado and particularly gravitate toward more bitter versions. Given that, I was excitedly anticipating the delivery of the little reviewed but interesting Scarletta. I poured it neat over ice with a squeeze of citrus. Taste is fantastic - just the right balance of high bitter/ rounded sweet fruit. It is one of the best high bitter yet balanced aperitifs I have ever sampled. Close to the top. Excellent & Australian too! Thank you so very much to the innovate distillers @ White Possum. I only wish the marketers would sell it in 750cl or 1000cl bottles. Outstanding!!!
Great to find local subs for cocktail classics. The Campari replacement scarletta was great. The amaro however was unbalanced and too much aniseed. A pity.
A good local alternative to Campari, delivered on time.
We have been making outstanding negronis with the Scarletta
I’m a big fan of Negroni’s and always compare Campari, Aperol and Saint Felix Bitter Citrus Aperitivo with a gin and Maidenii Sweet Vermouth. Scarletta has joined this trilogy and should be on every cocktail trolly. If you haven’t give it a go.