Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsNitty Gritty-MadisonDate Night Recipe

Date Night Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Russell's Reserve 10yr Bourbon, Blood Orange San Pellegrino, Angostura and Grapefruit Bitters, Lemon Juice

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Ingredients

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Cocktail Ingredients

Method

Cocktail Preparation

  1. 1

    Step 1: Prepare Your Glass

    Select a rocks glass or a highball glass and fill it with ice to chill while you prepare the cocktail.

  2. 2

    Step 2: Mix the Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of Russell's Reserve 10yr Bourbon, 4 oz of Blood Orange San Pellegrino, 0.5 oz of fresh lemon juice, 2 dashes of Angostura Bitters, and 2 dashes of Grapefruit Bitters.

  3. 3

    Step 3: Shake and Combine

    Fill the shaker with ice, cover it, and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill and combine the ingredients.

  4. 4

    Step 4: Strain into Glass

    Remove the ice from your prepared glass and strain the cocktail mixture into the glass over fresh ice.

  5. 5

    Step 5: Garnish and Serve

    Garnish with a twist of lemon peel or a blood orange slice for an added touch of elegance. Serve immediately and enjoy your date night cocktail.

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