Garnish:
Orange zest twist
How to make:
STIR all ingredients with ice and strain into ice-filled glass (preferably over a chunk of block ice).
1 fl oz | Hayman's London Dry Gin |
1 fl oz | Bittersweet orange-red aperitivo |
1 fl oz | Dry vermouth |
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Review:
As Negroni-style cocktails go, the vibrant orange-amber Contessa is nudging being on the sweet side (but no less likeable for it).
History:
Adapted from a recipe attributed to John Gertsen at Drink bar in Boston, USA.
Nutrition:
One serving of Contessa contains 164 calories.
Alcohol content:
- 1.2 standard drinks
- 18.98% alc./vol. (37.96° proof)
- 17.1 grams of pure alcohol
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