Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsUnion KitchenMay Amaro Recipe

May Amaro Recipe

Inspired by Union Kitchen
Time10m
Serves1

Make May Amaro Recipe in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Garnish

Method

Mixing the Drink

  1. 1

    Chill the Glass

    Begin by chilling a coupe or cocktail glass. Fill it with ice water and set it aside while you prepare the cocktail.

  2. 2

    Combine Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, combine 4 oz of Italian Amaro, 1 oz of sweet vermouth, and 0.5 oz of fresh lemon juice.

  3. 3

    Shake the Mixture

    Add ice to the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.

  4. 4

    Strain into Glass

    Empty the ice water from your chilled glass and strain the mixture into the glass.

Garnishing

  1. 5

    Add Lemon Twist

    Take a lemon twist and express the oils over the drink by holding it over the glass and giving it a slight twist. Drop it into the drink as a garnish.

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