Drink This Now: Cocktails at Mitch e Amaro

n/a margarita and white Manhattan at Mitch e Amaro // Photo by Sarah Sipple

Armour Road in North KC is a destination in itself, partly due to unique places like Mitch e Amaro. The cocktail supply and amaro bar is a small but tidy shop where you can stock your home bar, sample new spirits or bitters, or grab a drink with a friend. In addition to the bar offerings, the spot features a free service industry comedy night each Monday at 8 p.m., tasting events, and even an occasional book club meetup.

Near the back of the shop is a bar and an array of high-top tables, designed for imbibing with the rotating cocktail menu or tasting specific spirits. On a recent visit, I ordered a White Manhattan, and two non-alcoholic cocktails: St. Agrestis Amaro Falso and a margarita.

The White Manhattan was one of many Manhattan varieties, each $12. This dainty but powerful drink was made with white rye, Lillet Blac, orange bitters, and an orange peel spiral. The cold rye was bold on the senses but smooth. A hint of citrus lightened the cocktail.

St. Agrestis Amaro Falso at Mitch e Amaro // Photo by Sarah Sipple

My second sipper, the St. Agrestis Amaro Falso ($10), is not exactly a craft cocktail. This fabulous mocktail was served over ice with an orange twist, but it was poured out of an individual glass bottle. 

It provided a deep, pleasantly bitter, and well-rounded flavor. I would recommend this over most faux-alcohol cocktails I’ve tried–bottled or fresh. The St. Agrestis bottles are available for purchase at Mitch e Amaro in the non-alcoholic section and make for an eye-catching addition to a home bar cart. 

The house margarita ($10) was refreshing and bright, but lacked the bite that traditional tequila brings. Requesting Tajin on the rim was a good choice to punch it up. This version with n/a tequila, syrup, and lime juice was refreshing and a decent substitute for a light margarita.

Mitch e Amaro is a destination for amateur mixologists and cocktail hobbyists. Books, cocktail supplies and tools, spirits, liqueurs, bitters, alcohol-free options, and more are enticing to browse between drinks. You just may leave feeling inspired to try something new. 

Mitch e Amaro is located at 306 Armour Road, ​North Kansas City, MO 64116.