Bittersweet liqueurs such as Cynar, Jagermeister, and Fernet-Branca have long been popular in Italy and other parts of Europe as a digestive aid. Now, they are becoming popular on U.S. cocktail menus. Amaro Averna from Sicily is a favorite digestivo used in this recipe. A sprig of rosemary for garnish gives freshness to this herb based Amaro. Servings: 1
Ingredients:
1½ oz (44 ml) Cointreau
1 oz (30 ml) Averna Amaro
1 oz (30 ml) lime juice*
½ oz (15 ml) orange juice*
½ oz (15 ml) simple syrup
splash of sparkling water
lemon wheel
rosemary sprig for garnish
*freshly squeezed
Method:
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the first 5 ingredients and shake well. Strain into a tall glass filled with ice. Add a splash of club soda or sparkling water and toss the lemon wheel into the cocktail. Garnish with rosemary sprig.