King of Orange

King of Orange image
Serve in
a Coupe glass...
1½ shot Ketel One Vodka BUY
¾ shot Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge BUY
½ shot Italian red bitter aperitivo
½ shot Freshly squeezed lemon juice
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How to make:

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

Garnish:

Orange zest twist to resemble a crown

Comment:

Slightly on the bitter side of bittersweet with the richness of Grand Marnier balancing Campari and lemon juice.

Origin:

Created in 2012 by Dutch bartender Fjalar Goud in honour of King's Day, celebrated across the Netherlands annually on 27th April.

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SHAKE all ingredients

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