Shakerato

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Serve in a Martini glass

Ingredients:
1 1⁄2 oz Strucchi Red Bitter (Campari-style liqueur)
× 1 1 serving
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How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill a Martini glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.
  3. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  4. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
  5. EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Strength & taste guide:

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 4/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 8/10
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Review:

A drink that only those who like bittersweet flavours will appreciate.

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History:

A single ingredient plus ice "cocktail" traditionally made in Italy, particularly in Milan.

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Chris Lamb’s Avatar Chris Lamb
29th August 2022 at 08:49
Just as an aside, I'd love to see a fun feature of all the single-ingredient cocktails (eg. the Churchill 'gin' cocktail, etc. etc.)
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Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
29th August 2022 at 11:38
That’s a great idea, Chris. Only I can’t think of any more. Suggestions much appreciated.
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Nick Navro’s Avatar Nick Navro
24th November 2021 at 01:14
So it's just campari. Shouldn't have a cocktail name hahah
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Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
24th November 2021 at 07:45
You make a good point. I've amended the above accordingly.
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