Archive for the 'aperitif' Category

Jan11

Mixology Monday XI - Negroni

I must admit this up front. I struggled with the tiki gods to not include a warm and most likely flaming tiki drink in this month’s edition of Mixology Monday, Winter Warmers, hosted by our friends over at Imbibe Unfiltered. I was even playing around with how to photograph the blue flames dancing [...]

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Mar7

Lucien Gaudin

Before the spirit of the Olympics fades, I must share this cocktail with you. It introduces an interesting ingredient too: Campari.

Lucien Gaudin

1oz gin
1/2oz triple sec
1/2oz Campari
1/2oz dry vermouth
orange twist

Stir with ice, and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange twist.
From: Vintage Spirts and Forgotten Cocktails, Dr. Cocktail

Campari needs an introduction. [...]

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