If you prefer a chilled glass, place your coupe or Nick & Nora glass in the freezer for a few minutes or fill it with ice water while you mix the cocktail; discard the ice water before straining.

Measure ingredients

Using a jigger, measure 2 tablespoons (approximately 1.25 oz / 37 ml) Buffalo Trace bourbon, 3/4 tablespoon (approximately 0.4 oz / 12 ml) Aperol, 3/4 tablespoon (approximately 0.4 oz / 12 ml) Amaro Nonino, and 3/4 tablespoon (approximately 0.4 oz / 12 ml) fresh lemon juice into the cocktail shaker.

Add ice and shake

Fill the shaker about two-thirds full with fresh ice. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until the shaker feels very cold to the touch and properly diluted (you should hear a solid, brisk shake).

Double strain

Remove the glass from the freezer (if chilled). Using a Hawthorne strainer and, if available, a fine strainer, strain the cocktail into the chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass to remove small ice shards and any pulp from the lemon juice.

Garnish and serve

Express the oils of a lemon twist over the drink by holding the twist skin-side down over the glass and giving it a quick squeeze, then either drop the twist into the drink or rest a thin lemon wheel on the rim. Serve immediately.

Tools & cleanup

Rinse and dry the shaker, strainer(s), and jigger. Return the glass to its place and wipe any spills.