St Louie Swizzle Recipe

Combine ingredients

Add San Luigi Garden Amaro (1.5 oz), golden falernum (0.75 oz), fresh pineapple juice (2 oz), fresh lime juice (0.5 oz), and simple syrup (0.25 oz) into a cocktail shaker.

Add bitters

If using, add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters to the shaker to deepen spice and aromatic complexity.

Shake with ice

Fill the shaker with ice (preferably cubed), and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until well-chilled and slightly diluted.

Prepare glass

Fill a Collins or highball glass about 3/4 full with crushed ice.

Strain and layer

Double-strain the shaken mixture over the crushed ice. Use a Hawthorne or fine strainer to keep out pulp and shards of ice.

Swizzle and settle

Using a swizzle stick or long bar spoon, gently swizzle (or stir) the drink in the glass to integrate liquor and ice, creating a layered, slightly slushy texture. Stop when the exterior of the glass is chilled and the surface is slightly frothy.

Grate nutmeg

Finish by grating fresh nutmeg directly over the top (about a light dusting to taste). Nutmeg should be aromatic but not overpowering.

Garnish with a pineapple wedge or half wheel on the rim and a mint sprig tucked into the crushed ice, if desired.

Serve immediately with a straw. Encourage the drinker to stir occasionally as they sip to re-integrate flavors as the ice melts.