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Golden Hour
This cocktail's hue befits its name and character, as its best enjoyed as an aperitivo during the golden hour
Matt
8th April at 22:37
Bourbon, Luxardo Aperitivo and Cocchi Americano - delicious! Attractive appearance - a clear reddish/orange like a tropical sunset. Nice bourbon notes early, followed quickly by a mix of sweet tropical fruit, then a bit of bitterness, with a long pleasant finish that reminds be of sweetened coconut flake. An excellent cocktail, with a relatively low abv making it very approachable.
25th January at 23:25
Luxardo Bitter Bianco didn't make a mark in this. Cocchi Americano, Campari, and Maker's Mark 46 was quite nice though. Less of a Campari-driven flavor profile compared to using the Luxardo. Kind of a bitter creamsicle vibe.
8th May at 11:11
Campari is too powerful for the lighter aromatized wines, but the lighter Aperol etc are perfect. 2-1-1 Rye, Aperol, Byrrh is amazing.
9th January at 09:55
Unusual, and somehow this leaves a taste of kiwifruit (perhaps banana) to me. Used JD BinB, Luxardo Aperitivo & Lillet.
23rd October 2025 at 03:07
Kind of a different take but this was most interesting with Cocchi Americano for the aromatized wine. Like Mr. Rosemont says ... an odd combination, but it works...
29th September 2025 at 01:31
Delicious and balanced without the grapefruit garnish.
11th November 2024 at 04:59
Would grapefruit bitters work in place of the grapefruit garnish? And if so, how much to add?
11th November 2024 at 06:09
Grapefruit bitters will add more bitterness and less zesty notes but worth trying. Quantity depends on your brand of bitters. If strong, like Bob’s Bitters, 4 to 6 drops should suffice.
9th November 2024 at 22:42
It seemed an odd combination, but it works. Very smooth and tasty.
23rd October 2025 at 03:10
Indeed, right?
9th November 2024 at 12:36
I tried this Campari because I don't have Aperol, but the Campari kills the Lillet blanc. Next time I should use Aperol or reduce the Campari.
8th May at 11:15
In my experience, aromatized wines like Lillet, Dubonnet and Byrrh can’t stand up to Campari and the cocktail ends up unbalanced.
15th November 2024 at 03:19
You also might try a 50/50 split Campari/triple sec. Works for me...Salud.
8th November 2024 at 22:51
Delicious and smooth: more than the sum of its parts!
8th November 2024 at 21:47
Brilliant result of an unlikely combination.