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Nel Savvatiano Recipe

Inspired by Hill Athens Restaurant

Time10m

Serves1

Make Nel Savvatiano 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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Cocktail

5 oz Savatiano dry white wine (or other dry Greek white)3/4 oz Gin (preferably London dry)1/2 oz Fresh lemon juice1/2 oz Honey syrup (1:1 honey to hot water)1/4 oz Aperitivo or orange bitter liqueur (e.g., Aperol, Cointreau, or Contratto Aperitivo)1 oz Club soda (chilled)1 cups Ice (for shaking and serving)1 to taste Lemon twist (garnish)1 to taste Fresh thyme sprig (optional garnish)

Method

Cocktail

Make honey syrup

If you don't have honey syrup ready, combine equal parts honey and hot water (1:1) and stir until fully combined and slightly cooled. Measure 0.5 oz for the recipe.

Build and shake

Add gin, fresh lemon juice, honey syrup, and the aperitivo/orange bitter liqueur to a cocktail shaker. Add a handful of ice (about 1/2 cup). Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.

Strain into glass with wine

Fill a large wine glass or rocks glass with fresh ice (about 1/2 cup). Pour the Savatiano (5 oz) into the glass first. Double-strain the shaken gin-lemon-honey-aperitivo mixture over the wine and ice using a fine strainer to remove small ice shards and any foam.

Top and finish

Gently top with 1 oz chilled club soda to add brightness and effervescence. Stir once gently (2–3 rotations) to combine without flattening the bubbles.

Garnish and serve

Express a lemon twist over the drink to release oils and run it around the rim, then drop it into the glass. Add a small sprig of fresh thyme if desired for an aromatic accent. Serve immediately.