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Precursory

Aperitivo/aperitif · Christmas and Thanksgiving · Contemporary classic

4.2 39 ratings

Ingredients

1 1/2 oz Tawny port
1 1/2 oz Vermouth alla vaniglia
1/4 oz Sugar syrup 'rich' (2:1)
1/6 oz Lemon juice
3 dash Aromatic bitters
3 dash Orange bitters

How to make

Serve in a coupe glass

Prepare

  1. 1 Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. 2 Prepare garnish of lemon zest and quarter orange slice wheel..

Method

  1. 3 SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. 4 FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. 5 EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and discard.
  2. 6 Garnish with quarter orange slice on rim.

Flavour profile

11.7% alc./vol. · 0.9 standard drinks · 169 calories

History

This cocktail was the winning entry from the CLASS magazine Bartender of the Year competition in 2009.

This recipe is adapted from one created in 2009 by Tim Philips at Milk & Honey in London, England.

Created by Tim D Philips