Rendezvous

Dry kirsch adds cherry-spirit character to gin while a smaller Campari measure contributes bitterness and color. The cocktail is stirred without juice, then finished with a fresh lemon peel above the clear liquid.

clear pale coral-red Rendezvous in a coupe with lemon twist, no ice.

Active preparation: 3 minutes

Ingredients

  • 45 ml London dry gin
  • 15 ml Dry kirsch cherry eau-de-vie
  • 7.5 ml Campari
  • 1 piece Lemon peel, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pour gin, dry kirsch cherry eau-de-vie and Campari 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.