Italian Sunset

This refreshing cocktail features the vibrant flavors of Cappelletti Aperitivo, a classic Italian red bitter liqueur, combined with the richness of bourbon. With a nod to the popular Paper Plane and Last Word cocktails, it offers a complex, tangy, and perfectly balanced taste that will transport you to a breezy Italian sunset.

Italian Sunset

A vibrant and balanced cocktail featuring Cappelletti Aperitivo, bourbon, and zesty lemon juice.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce bourbon whiskey
  • 1 ounce Cappelletti
  • 1 ounce Green Chartreuse
  • 1 ounce lemon juice
  • Ice

Instructions

  1. Combine the bourbon, Cappelletti, Green Chartreuse, and lemon juice in a cocktail mixing glass or shaker.
  2. Add two handfuls of ice and stir until the mixture is cold.
  3. Strain the drink into an ice-filled lowball glass.
  4. Garnish with a twist of lemon peel, if desired.