The Italian American – an Amaro Montenegro Cocktail
The Italian American blends classic American ingredients with two classic Italian liqueurs. The result is a Bourbon, Campari & Amaro Cocktail that is big on flavour: mellow, well-rounded and simply delicious.
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 161kcal
Ingredients
- 30 ml/ 2 tablespoons Bourbon
- 15 ml/ 1 tablespoon Amaro Montenegro Liqueur
- 15 ml/ 1 tablespoon Campari
- 5 ml/ 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 2.5 ml/ ½ teaspoon Maple syrup
- Twist fresh lemon peel
Instructions
- Put the first 3 ingredients into a cocktail jug with a handful of ice.
- Next drizzle in the lemon juice and maple syrup.
- Mix with a long spoon for 30 seconds.
- Strain into a cocktail glass, garnish with a twist of lemon and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use plenty of ice when making this drink. The ice not only chills the drink but also dilutes those potent spirits and liqueurs. It is essential to stir it with the ice for at least 30 seconds.
- If time allows, chill the serving glass for 15 minutes before pouring the drink. Doing so helps ensure the drink is satisfyingly chilled at the point of serving.
- Keep in mind that this Amaro Montenegro cocktail is a strong one – sip it slowly and enjoy all of those flavours.
- Have some fun playing around with alternative garnishes. Swap the lemon zest for orange zest. Add a juicy brined green olive or garnish with a cinnamon stick.
Nutrition
Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin C: 2mg