Opera

A smaller red wine-aperitif measure and maraschino liqueur add fruit notes to gin. Orange bitters and fresh lemon peel supply citrus aroma while the main liquid remains clear and suited to stirring.

clear amber-red Opera in a coupe with lemon twist, no ice.

Active preparation: 3 minutes

Ingredients

  • 60 ml London dry gin
  • 15 ml Dubonnet Rouge wine aperitif
  • 7.5 ml Maraschino liqueur
  • 1 dash Orange bitters
  • 1 piece Lemon peel, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pour gin, Dubonnet Rouge wine aperitif, maraschino liqueur and orange bitters into a mixing glass filled with ice.
  2. Stir smoothly until cold, about 20–30 seconds.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe without ice.
  4. Express the lemon peel over the surface and add it.