Fifth Degree

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Serve in
a Martini glass...
⅛ shot Italian red bitter aperitivo
2 shot Ketel One Vodka BUY
1 shot Martini Rosso vermouth BUY
¼ shot Luxardo Maraschino liqueur BUY
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How to make:

STIR Campari with ice (to coat ice and glass) and then strain to discard excess. Add other ingredients, STIR with coated ice and strain into chilled glass.

Garnish:

Lemon zest twist

Comment:

Bitter sweet.

Origin:

Created in 2008 and promoted by Diageo's Reserve Brands division. Apparently this drink was inspired by the classic Martinez.

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