Tonight’s cocktail showcases a new ingredient, amaro, and a few old favorites. I found this recipe on the Washington Post courtesy of the now closed Poste Moderne Brasserie and I have to admit I was extremely intrigued by the combination of ingredients. This recipe is my take on the original. The original recipe included brewed coffee that I substituted for Galliano Ristretto while playing with the proportions. I think I have a solid drink here – slightly bitter yet slightly sweet with a wonderful slight syrupy mouth feel. Maybe it should have been named ‘Unrequited Love’ with a description like that! Anyway, here is to your first Friday of October and let’s slide into the beginning of the holiday season with a smooth and interesting tipple.

Chill a martini glass.
Add ice to a mixing glass or shaker.
Add the amaro, Galliano Ristretto, amaretto, Grand Imperial, and chocolate bitters.
Stir to combine and chill thoroughly.
Strain into the chilled martini glass and twist orange peel over top and drop in.

Enjoy!

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