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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Garnish
Method
Preparation
Measure ingredients
Measure Cynar, fresh orange juice, fresh lemon juice, dry vermouth, simple syrup, and orange bitters into a cocktail shaker.
Add ice and shake
Add a generous scoop of ice to the shaker (about 1 cup). Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the shaker is very cold to the touch and the exterior fogs.
Strain & Finish
Double strain
Double-strain the cocktail into the chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass using a Hawthorne strainer and a fine mesh strainer to remove tiny ice shards and any pulp from the orange juice.
Express orange peel
Hold an orange peel over the drink, skin side down, and give it a sharp squeeze to express the oils onto the surface. Run the peel around the rim, then drop it into the drink or rest it on the rim.
Add herb (optional)
If using a fresh herb sprig, slap it gently between your palms to release aromatics and either float it on the cocktail or tuck it behind the peel as a garnish.
Serve
Serve immediately while cold. Sip slowly to appreciate the bittersweet, herbal Cynar balanced by bright citrus and a touch of vermouth.