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Bitter Giuseppe

Cynar's stirred star

Glass Old-fashioned
Method Stirred
Garnish Lemon Twist

Stephen Cole's rule-breaking Violet Hour creation — Cynar's bittersweet artichoke depth stirred (yes, stirred, despite the lemon juice) with rich sweet vermouth and a lift of orange bitters. Drinks like a sophisticated bitter cola.

Ingredients

Method

Add Cynar, sweet vermouth, lemon juice, and orange bitters to a mixing glass with ice. Stir until well chilled. Strain over a large ice cube into an old fashioned glass. Garnish with an expressed lemon twist.

Created by Stephen Cole in 2007 at The Violet Hour in Chicago. A modern aperitivo-style cocktail built on Cynar amaro. Per Difford's Guide #4856.

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