The Perfect Fit
A spirit-forward bourbon cocktail with a gentle sweetness from orange liqueur and a whisper of herbal complexity from a quality Italian red bitter liqueur. It's smooth, comforting, and designed to fit any discerning palate.
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon
- 0.5 oz orange liqueur (e.g.
- Cointreau or triple sec)
- 0.25 oz Italian red bitter liqueur (e.g.
- Campari or Aperol)
- 2 dashes aromatic bitters
Instructions
- Combine bourbon, orange liqueur, Italian red bitter liqueur, and aromatic bitters in a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir well until thoroughly chilled and properly diluted (about 30 seconds).
- Strain into a chilled rocks glass over a large ice cube.
Glassware: Rocks Glass
Garnish: Orange peel, expressed and draped over the ice
History
A minimalist evolution of the Old Fashioned, this cocktail introduces an Italian red bitter liqueur to stand in subtle complement to the orange liqueur, rather than a heavy hand of bitters. It embraces the elegant simplicity of a well-made spirit-forward drink.