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Cardinale

Gin, bitter orange and dry vermouth

Dry vermouth changes the balance and finish. Keep the vermouth refrigerated after opening.

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  • Bitter
  • Herbal
  • Aperitivo
Cardinale cocktail in its intended service glass

Ingredients

Makes
One drink
  • Gin40 ml
  • Campari10 ml
  • Dry vermouth20 ml

Garnish

  • Lemon peelLemon peel

Method

  1. 01

    Chill the glass. Measure the liquid ingredients into a mixing glass.

  2. 02

    Fill with fresh ice and stir until cold, tasting for dilution.

  3. 03

    Strain into the serving glass.

  4. 04

    Finish with lemon peel and serve immediately.

On the palate

Gin, bitter orange and dry vermouth. Dry vermouth changes the balance and finish. Keep the vermouth refrigerated after opening.

The story

The measures on this page are a usable working specification. Glass size, ice and the sweetness of a particular bottle can change the result, so taste before service.

House notes

Working library specification. Dry vermouth changes the balance and finish. Keep the vermouth refrigerated after opening. Use the bottle label for strength; liqueur sweetness and alcohol content vary.

One serve. Prepare to order for the best temperature and texture.

If you like this one

  • A variation on it

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    Compare the change in base, proportion or service.

Please enjoy responsibly.