Ethereal Twilight cocktail

This sophisticated cocktail, Eeyore's Requiem, is a creation by Toby Maloney, owner of The Violet Hour in Chicago, adapted from Amaro by Brad Thomas Parsons. It features a delightful blend of red bitter apéritif, French blanc vermouth, gin, Cynar, Fernet-Branca, and orange bitters. The aromatic essence of orange twists beautifully complements the intricate flavors of this enchanting drink.

Ethereal Twilight cocktail

Eeyore's Requiem is a sophisticated cocktail featuring a blend of red bitter apéritif, French blanc vermouth, gin, Cynar, Fernet-Branca, and orange bitters, with a delightful touch of orange essence.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 ounces red bitter apéritif
  • 1 ounce French blanc vermouth
  • 1/2 ounce gin
  • 1/4 ounce Cynar
  • 1/4 ounce Fernet-Branca
  • 2 dashes orange bitters
  • 3 orange twists

Instructions

  1. Combine red bitter apéritif, French blanc vermouth, gin, Cynar, Fernet-Branca, and orange bitters in a mixing glass filled two-thirds with ice.
  2. Stir well until thoroughly chilled, for approximately 15 to 20 seconds.
  3. Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass.
  4. Express the oil from two orange twists over the surface of the drink, then discard them.
  5. Garnish the cocktail with the third orange twist.