Sicilian Love

Aperitivo, Citrusy, Complex

The Sicilian Love is a wonderful riff of the Cosmopolitan cocktail. We changed the vodka with Companion, a bitter aperitif with sicilian orange flavors. The sprig of rosemary pairs well with the flavors and give some more herbal touch.

  • StrengthMedium
  • GlassWhite Wine Glass
  • Serves1
  • AllergensNot specified
  • AdditivesNot specified
  • Recipe sourceI got the idea from somewhere
  • OriginOther source
  • CreditHygge Bar, Hamburg
Sicilian Love

What you'll need

Ingredients and production

  • 40 mlCompanion Aperitivo Sicilian Orange
  • 20 mlCointreau
  • 20 mlLemon Juice (Fresh)
  • 50 mlKlindworth Cranberry Juice
  • 1 sprigFresh Rosemary

Quick version:Add all ingredients into the shaker. Add ice cubes and shake for about 20 seconds. Double-strain into the serving glass. Add 5 to 6 ice cubes. Add your garnish.

Method

Step by step

  1. Prepare your bottle setup.
  2. Prepare your Mise en Place.
  3. Prepare your garnish.
  4. Add all ingredients into the mixer tin.
  5. Add around 6 to 7 ice cubes into the shaker.
  6. Shake for about 20 seconds.
  7. Double-Strain into the serving glass.
  8. Add around 5 to 6 ice cubes into the serving glass.
  9. Add your garnish.
  10. Clean up your working station.

Serving and equipment

Before you pour

  • EquipmentCocktail Shaker, Jigger, Strainer
  • TechniqueDouble Strain, Garnish, Shake
  • Ice for mixingIce Cubes
  • Ice in the glassIce Cubes
  • GarnishRosemary
  • Serving occasionBirthday, Brunch, Happy Hour
  • Variation ofCosmopolitan

Smash the rosemary sprig and put it inside the glass.

Mixing tips

From the bar

  • Prepping Ingredients

    Always use fresh herbs for the garnish.

  • Mixing Techniques

    Do a double strain for preventing particles from the rosemary adding to your drink.

Beverage attributes

About the drink

  • ColourLight Red
  • Main Flavour ProfileCranberry, Orange, Rosemary
  • TextureAstringent, Complex, Lively

Beverage profile

How it drinks

  • FruitinessFruitiness intensity: 3 out of 5
  • Alcoholic StrengthAlcoholic Strength intensity: 2 out of 5
  • BitternessBitterness intensity: 3 out of 5
  • SweetnessSweetness intensity: 3 out of 5

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