RestaurantsThe Merchant TavernLe Volte Recipe

Le Volte Recipe

Time15m
Serves1

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Ingredients

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Cocktail

Method

Cocktail

1

Chill glass

Place a rocks glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes or fill it with ice water while you prepare the cocktail so the glass is well chilled.

2

Measure and combine

In a mixing glass or cocktail shaker filled halfway with ice, pour 3 oz aged red wine, 0.5 oz brandy, 0.5 oz sweet vermouth, 0.25 oz simple syrup, and 2 dashes of orange bitters.

3

Stir to dilute

Stir the mixture gently for 20–30 seconds (about 15–20 full strokes with a bar spoon) to chill and slightly dilute the drink. Because the base is wine-forward, avoid over-diluting — you want it cold and harmonized.

4

Prepare glass and garnish

Discard the ice or water from the chilled rocks glass. Add one large clear ice cube or sphere to the glass.

5

Strain and serve

Strain the stirred mixture into the prepared rocks glass over the large ice cube.

6

Express and finish

Take an orange peel and hold it with the outside facing down over the drink. Give it a firm twist to express oils over the surface, then rub the peel around the glass rim and drop it into the drink as garnish.

7

Serve

Serve immediately while chilled. Sip slowly to enjoy the layered flavors of wine, fortified wine and brandy.

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