Amaro Recipe

Time10m

Serves1

Make Amaro Recipe in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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1
Chill glass
Place a rocks glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes or fill it with ice water while you build the cocktail so the final drink stays cold longer.

2
Add 2 oz Italian amaro, 1 oz bourbon or rye, 0.25 oz fresh orange juice, 0.25 oz simple syrup, 2 dashes Angostura bitters and 1 dash orange bitters to a mixing glass or shaker filled with plenty of ice.
3
Stir the mixture briskly for 20–30 seconds (about 15–20 full turns) until well chilled and slightly diluted. If you prefer a slightly brighter result, you can shake briefly for 8–10 seconds, but stirring preserves clarity and texture.

4
Discard the ice or water from the chilled rocks glass. Place one large ice cube into the glass.
5
Strain the chilled cocktail into the prepared rocks glass over the large ice cube using a julep strainer or fine mesh strainer to catch small chips of ice.
6
Express and garnish
Take an orange peel and hold it about 6 inches above the glass, skin side down. Give the peel a firm twist to express the oils over the surface of the drink, then run the rim of the glass with the peel and drop it in as a garnish.
7
Optionally, add a second small spritz of orange bitters on top or a light grate of lemon zest for contrast. Serve immediately.