Bitter Giuseppe

I have a real soft spot for the Bitter Giuseppe. It’s a cocktail that almost shouldn't work—a stirred amaro sour—but it’s magnificent. The rich sweet vermouth beautifully tames Cynar’s vegetal notes, while a little lemon and orange bitters make it all sing. Just a perfect sipper.

Approximate ABV 26.7%
Approximate Price / Cocktail $4.17
Taste Foundation Bitter, Sweet
Taste Nuance Herbal, Fruity, Astringent

Recipe Ingredients

2 oz. (60 ml) Cynar Add to Cart
1 oz. (30 ml) Cocchi Vermouth Di Torino Add to Cart
1/4 oz. (7.5 ml) fresh lemon juice
4 dashes Regans' Orange Bitters Add to Cart
1 swath lemon peel
Expressed lemon oil and peel for garnish

Recipe Directions

1. In your mixing glass, combine 2 oz. of Cynar, 1 oz. Cocchi Vermouth di Torino, 1/4 oz. fresh lemon juice, and 4 dashes of Regan’s Orange Bitters.
2. Add a good amount of ice and stir thoroughly until well-chilled

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