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The Ribbon
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The Ribbon
Serve in a Coupe glass
| 1 1⁄3 oz | Lustau Jarana Fino Sherry |
| 1 1⁄3 oz | Strucchi Rosso Vermouth |
| 1⁄2 oz | Blood orange liqueur |
| 1⁄2 oz | Strucchi Red Bitter (Campari-style liqueur) |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
- Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.
- STIR all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
- EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
Allergens:
Recipe contains the following allergens:
- Fino sherry, Rosso/rouge/sweet vermouth (di Torino) - Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
Dry sherry and bitter orange with underlying ripe grape sweetness, The Ribbon makes for a perfect aperitif cocktail.
History:
The Ribbon was created in 2017 at Swift in Soho, London, England, and was originally made with 40% alc./vol. Solerno blood orange liqueur and Cocchi Storico Vermouth di Torino rosso vermouth. My previous interpretation of their recipe comprised:
20ml (2/3oz) Fino sherry
20ml (2/3oz) Cocchi Torino vermouth
10ml (1/3oz) Solerno
10ml Campari liqueur
Due to the demise of the availability of Solerno liqueur in the UK, in August 2022, at Swift Bar in Shoreditch, London, I discovered they had switched to Grand Marner so I also adapted my recipe.
Nutrition:
One serving of The Ribbon contains 180 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.1 standard drinks
- 14.51% alc./vol. (14.51° proof)
- 16 grams of pure alcohol
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