White Tequila, Aperol, Bergamot Liqueur, Lime Recipe

Cocktail

1. 1

   Prepare and measure

   Chill a coupe or Nick & Nora glass in the freezer (or fill with ice water) for a few minutes. Measure out tequila, Aperol, bergamot liqueur, lime juice, and simple syrup into a cocktail shaker.

2. 2

   Add ice and bitters

   Fill the shaker with ice (enough to almost full) and add 2 dashes of orange or bergamot bitters if using. The ice cools and dilutes to balance the bright flavors.

3. 3

   Shake

   Secure the shaker and shake vigorously for 12–18 seconds, until the exterior of the shaker feels very cold and properly diluted.

4. 4

   Prepare glass

   If you chilled the glass with ice water, discard the ice/water and dry the glass. Optionally, run a lime wedge around the rim for a faint aroma.

5. 5

   Strain

   Double-strain the cocktail into the chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass using a Hawthorne and fine strainer to remove small shards of ice and any pulp from the lime juice.

6. 6

   Garnish and finish

   Express the oils of an orange or bergamot peel over the drink, rub the peel on the rim (optional), and drop it or a lime wheel into the glass. Serve immediately.