Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsProof On MainAperitivo Recipe

Aperitivo Recipe

Inspired by Proof On Main
Time15m
Serves1

2oz. choice of: Boulevardier | Gin Martini | House Cucumber Martini

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Ingredients

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Boulevardier

Gin Martini

Method

Boulevardier

  1. 1

    Step 1: Prepare the Glass

    Chill a rocks glass by filling it with ice water. Set it aside while preparing the drink.

  2. 2

    Step 2: Mix the Ingredients

    In a mixing glass filled with ice, combine 1 oz of Bourbon or Rye Whiskey, 1 oz of Sweet Vermouth, and 1 oz of Campari.

  3. 3

    Step 3: Stir and Strain

    Stir the mixture for about 30 seconds until well chilled. Discard the ice water from the rocks glass and strain the drink into it.

  4. 4

    Step 4: Garnish

    Express an orange twist over the drink to release its oils, then drop it into the glass as a garnish.

Gin Martini

  1. 5

    Step 1: Prepare the Glass

    Chill a martini glass by filling it with ice water. Set it aside while preparing the drink.

  2. 6

    Step 2: Mix the Ingredients

    In a mixing glass filled with ice, pour in 2 oz of Gin and 0.5 oz of Dry Vermouth.

  3. 7

    Step 3: Stir and Strain

    Stir the mixture gently for about 30 seconds until chilled, then discard the ice water from the martini glass and strain the contents into the glass.

  4. 8

    Step 4: Garnish

    Garnish with an olive or a lemon twist, depending on your preference.

House Cucumber Martini

  1. 9

    Step 1: Prepare the Glass

    Chill a martini glass by filling it with ice water. Set it aside while preparing the drink.

  2. 10

    Step 2: Mix the Ingredients

    In a shaker filled with ice, combine 2 oz of Cucumber-infused Gin, 0.5 oz of Lemon Juice, and 0.5 oz of Simple Syrup.

  3. 11

    Step 3: Shake and Strain

    Shake the mixture vigorously for about 15 seconds, then discard the ice water from the martini glass and strain the cocktail into it.

  4. 12

    Step 4: Garnish

    Garnish with a cucumber slice placed on the rim of the glass.

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