Ingredients
1 1/2 parts
Maker's Mark® Bourbon
3/4 parts
Aperol® Aperitif
Absinthe
1 dash
Rhubarb Bitters
1 splash
Dolin® Blanc Vermouth De Chambrey
Garnish
Orange Zest
Instructions
Rinse a martini glass with a little absinthe and ice, stir and let sit and bind to the glass. Fill a shaker with ice, add the Makers Mark® Bourbon, Aperol, bitters and vermouth. Stir gently. Discard the ice and absinthe. Strain the cocktail into the glass. Garnish with a strip of orange zest.
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INGREDIENT GALLERY
Maker's Mark® Bourbon
Aperol® Aperitif
Absinthe
Rhubarb Bitters
Orange Zest
Maker's Mark® Bourbon
Aperol® Aperitif
Absinthe
Rhubarb Bitters
Orange Zest
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The term bitters, in reference to cocktails, can be a little misleading. They’re not exactly bitter. Think of bitters as more of a “seasoning” for your cocktail ingredient. Like how you might salt a steak. But first, let’s back up and answer what are bitters?