Feb 19, 2020

Italian Gentleman

Today’s cocktail reminds me of the classic Boulevardier which is whiskey’s answer to a Negroni made with gin, offering a wondrous depth of flavor from equal parts American whiskey, sweet vermouth, and Campari.  However, in today’s riff the  Orange Triple Sec replaces Vermouth  keeping Bourbon(Tennessee) & Campari in place.
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Campari is one of the nicest liqueur  with it’s  bitter quality  as well pleasing spicy zesty flavour with orange on the nose and notes of citrus and vanilla. It might be difficult to enjoy neat but certainly imparts balance and complex flavors to a cocktail.
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Tennessee whiskey  has the right quality to hold up to the bitterness of Campari.
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All time favorite Grand Marnier Orange liqueur which is the blend of Cognac Brandy, distilled essence of orange & sugar adds the body and texture to the drink.

Ingredients
The Italian Gentleman
Tennessee whiskey: 45 ml @georgedickel
Campari : 45 ml @campariofficial
Orange liqueur: 30 ml @grandmarnierofficial
Regan’s Orange bitters : 2 dashes
Orange peel: to express oil
Orange wedge : to garnish
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Preparation Method

Combine all in a shaker with ice🧊 Shake and strain it in a coupe crystal Express the orange peel & garnish with an orange wedge.

Cheers!