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This bittersweet red-orange cocktail has notes of Boulevardier about it and moves the Manhattan from being a late-night cocktail back to the aperitivo...
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Andy Parnell-Hopkinson’s Avatar Andy Parnell-Hopkinson
15th March at 12:31
I just concocted something like this, being in a poorly stocked airport departure lounge - only discovered Mr Clapham's version through curiosity. Surprisingly good, especially for the time and place.
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Chris Brislawn’s Avatar Chris Brislawn
19th March 2025 at 03:11
I could have used Aperol for the orange-red aperitivo but had a bottle of Ramazzotti Aperitivo Rosato so used that instead, with excellent results. The hibiscus and orange blossom notes in the Rosato worked perfectly with this drink.
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John CARR’s Avatar John CARR
19th March 2025 at 12:36
Did a side by side comparison of Jason’s and Simon’s versions and (surprise surprise) loved the way Simon’s version brought out the best in the ingredients, especially the Campari bringing depth to the rye and peychauds. Genius at work.
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John CARR’s Avatar John CARR
16th March 2025 at 13:58
Bit of a melange, tho certainly a tasty one. Saze-vadier, anyone? Was planning to follow mr Clapham’s recipe, but ran short of select (!), so had to make up the difference with 7.5ml each of Cocchi Rosa, Luxardo bitter bianco, and some Gustav Finnish lingonberry liqueur (fruity and sweet). Bitter Truth creole bitters. I was not displeased with the result! Stuck with Jason’s Extra lemon Twist garnish.
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Chris Brislawn’s Avatar Chris Brislawn
19th March 2025 at 03:14
Finnish Lingonberry liqueur?! Bit of a melange, indeed! Are you sure you made *this* drink? ;-)
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