The Q Drop is a complex, spirit-driven signature cocktail poured at Grappa in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood. Built around Nardini Riserva grappa and layered with Italian amaro and vermouth, it is one of the most contemplative drinks on our list, made in-house for guests who want something stirred, aromatic, and quietly powerful.
What’s In It
The Q Drop is a stirred, spirit-forward cocktail. It begins with Nardini Riserva, a barrel-aged grappa from one of Italy’s oldest distilleries, joined by Amaro Montenegro for its gentle bittersweet herbal lift and Sibona Vermouth di Torino, a richly aromatic sweet vermouth. A measure of spiced pear liqueur adds orchard-fruit warmth, and a few dashes of Angostura bitters tie the whole drink together. It is served stirred and chilled, in the style of a sophisticated aged-spirit cocktail.
About This Cocktail
The Q Drop is a Grappa original that puts our namesake spirit at the center. Grappa is a traditional Italian brandy distilled from grape pomace, and the Riserva expression is rested in wood for added depth. We surround it with classic Italian aperitivo and digestivo ingredients so the result feels both Italian and entirely our own. It reflects how we drink at Grappa: carefully composed, from our family to your table.
Tasting Notes
Expect aromas of dried orchard fruit, baking spice, and gentle wood. The palate is full and warming, with the bittersweet herbal character of amaro meeting the round sweetness of vermouth and spiced pear. The finish is long and dry, with lingering spice and a soft grappa warmth. It is rich without being heavy.
What to Pair It With
Its bittersweet, spiced character pairs beautifully with our Charcuterie Board, the rich Sicilian Meatballs, or the pan-seared Saganaki. Explore the full dine-in menu for more.
How It’s Served at Grappa
The Q Drop is a hand-crafted cocktail served stirred and chilled at $21.
FAQ
What’s in the Q Drop?
The Q Drop combines Nardini Riserva grappa, Amaro Montenegro, Sibona Vermouth di Torino, spiced pear liqueur, and Angostura bitters, stirred and served chilled.
What does it taste like?
It tastes of dried orchard fruit, baking spice, and gentle wood, with a bittersweet herbal core and a long, dry finish.
Is it strong?
Yes. The Q Drop is a spirit-driven, stirred cocktail with no juice or soda to soften it, so it drinks rich, complex, and warming.
Ready to try it? Book a table, browse our full cocktail list, and see the dine-in menu.
