Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ oz (45 ml) gin (preferably a floral-style gin for complexity)
  • ¾ oz (22.5 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • ½ oz (15 ml) simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water ratio)
  • ½ oz (15 ml) Amaro (like Averna or Fernet-Branca)
  • Ice cubes (for shaking)
  • Lemon twist (for garnish)

Instructions:

  1. Gather all ingredients and equipment.
  2. Fill the cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
  3. Measure and pour the gin into the shaker.
  4. Add fresh lemon juice and simple syrup.
  5. Add Amaro to the shaker.
  6. Close the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
  7. Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail or coupe glass.
  8. Garnish with a lemon twist, expressing the oils over the drink before placing it in.