Campari and bourbon balance each other nicely in an Italian Gentleman cocktail. With lots of fresh lemon juice, this cocktail is a twist on a whiskey sour.
I’m always on the hunt for recipes using Italian bitters. I found this recipe on several online sites and really enjoyed the refreshing flavor of this cocktail.
The recipe makes two drinks.
Tips
- I reduced the amount of simple syrup called for in the original recipe. If you like a sweet cocktail, double the amount.
- One reviewer suggested using a “bold” bourbon to stand up to the Campari (the suggestion was for Angles Envy). I used Maker’s Mark and really enjoyed it, but you might want to experiment with other bourbons.
Ingredients
You need the following ingredients to make an Italian Gentleman cocktail.
- 3 ounces Campari
- 3 ounces bourbon
- 1 1/2 ounces lemon juice (strained)
- 1/4 ounce simple syrup
- Dash of orange bitters (optional)
- Lemon wheel for garnish
Directions
Add a few ice cubes to two coupe glasses to chill them.
Add ice and the other liquid ingredients to a cocktail shaker. Shake well.
Empty the ice from the glasses and strain the cocktail blend into the glasses. Garnish the drinks with the lemon wheels.
Enjoy.
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