Uffizi Cocktail Recipe

Cocktail

1. 1

   Prepare honey syrup

   If you don't have honey syrup ready, make it by combining equal parts honey and warm water (1:1). Stir until smooth and let cool. Measure 0.5 oz for the recipe.

2. 2

   Combine ingredients

   In a cocktail shaker add 2 oz gin, 0.5 oz Aperitivo, 0.5 oz sweet vermouth, 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.5 oz honey syrup, 2 dashes orange bitters, and 0.5 oz egg white if using.

3. 3

   Dry shake

   Seal the shaker and shake vigorously without ice for about 15 seconds. This emulsifies the egg white for a frothy texture (skip dry shake if not using egg white).

4. 4

   Wet shake

   Add ice (approximately 6 medium cubes) to the shaker. Shake again vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the shaker is well chilled and slightly frosty on the outside.

5. 5

   Strain

   Double strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass using a Hawthorne strainer and a fine mesh strainer to remove ice shards and any larger foam bits.

6. 6

   Garnish and finish

   Express an orange peel over the drink to release oils, rub the peel on the glass rim if desired, and drop the peel or a thin orange wheel onto the surface. Serve immediately.