Contessa

Difford's Guide
Discerning Drinkers (68 ratings)

Serve in an

Old-fashioned glass

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 Strucchi 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:

  • 1.3 standard drinks
  • 19.83% alc./vol. (39.66° proof)
  • 17.8 grams of pure alcohol
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