Double Dagger

Navy-strength gin leads three wine-based modifiers in this stirred rocks cocktail. Cardamaro, red aperitivo and sweet white vermouth contribute distinct components, with orange bitters and peel completing the citrus aroma.

clear reddish amber Double Dagger in a rocks glass over ice with orange twist.

Active preparation: 3 minutes

Ingredients

  • 30 ml Hayman’s Royal Dock Navy Strength Gin
  • 22.5 ml Cardamaro wine-based amaro
  • 22.5 ml Aperitivo Cappelletti
  • 15 ml Dolin Blanc vermouth
  • 2 dash Orange bitters
  • 1 piece Orange peel, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pour Hayman’s Royal Dock Navy Strength Gin, Cardamaro wine-based amaro, Aperitivo Cappelletti, Dolin Blanc vermouth and orange bitters into a mixing glass filled with ice.
  2. Stir smoothly until cold, about 20–30 seconds.
  3. Strain into a chilled rocks glass over fresh ice.
  4. Express the orange peel over the surface and add it.