Cocktail Recipes

Bitter Giuseppe

Modern | Cocktail | by Stephan Cole | from Anders Erickson

This low ABV cocktail is considered a modern classic, and is responsible for numerous variations. It was created by Stephan Cole at the Violet Hour in Chicago. It’s often compared to a Negroni because of its bitter finish, but the build is very different. This is one of the rare instances we'll stir a drink containing citrus! And it's a great pre-dinner drink.

Ingredients

Amount	Ingredient	Brand
1 oz / 25 ml 1 1⁄2 oz / 38 ml 2 oz / 50 ml 3 oz / 75 ml	Amaro	Cynar
1 oz / 25 ml 1 1⁄2 oz / 38 ml 2 oz / 50 ml 3 oz / 75 ml	Sweet Vermouth	Cocchi Vermouth di Tornino
1⁄4 oz / 6 ml 1⁄2 oz / 9 ml 1⁄2 oz / 13 ml 3⁄4 oz / 19 ml	Fresh Lemon Juice
4 dashes 6 dashes 8 dashes 12 dashes	Orange Bitters	Regan’s No. 6
1 swathes 1 1⁄2 swathes 2 swathes 3 swathes	Lemon Peel

Notes

• Method: Stirred
• Pour: Julep Strain
• Glassware:
  • Low Ball
  • Large Ice Cube
• Garnish: Lemon Peel
• Special Prep: Expressed lemon oil