Capitano

Capitano image
Serve in
a Martini glass...
1½ shot Italian red bitter aperitivo
1½ shot Carpano Antica Formula vermouth
½ shot Freshly squeezed lemon juice
⅛ shot Sugar syrup (2 sugar to 1 water)
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How to make:

SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.

Garnish:

Orange zest twist

Comment:

This bitter-sweet drink is one for Campari converts only.

Origin:

Created in 2008 by Bernhard List.

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SHAKE all ingredients

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