Ingredients
Method
Chill your glass. Place an Old-fashioned glass in the freezer for a few minutes, or fill it with ice water while you mix the drink.
Prep the garnish. Use a sharp peeler to cut a wide orange peel with minimal pith.
Add ingredients. In a mixing glass, combine 1 oz gin, 1 oz Luxardo Bitter Bianco, and 1 oz Carpano Bianco.
Add fresh ice. Fill the mixing glass halfway with fresh, solid ice.
- Stir gently. Stir 20–30 smooth turns until the outside of the mixing glass feels very cold. This ensures proper chilling and dilution.
Empty the serving glass. If using ice water to chill it, discard it.
Strain. Strain the drink into the chilled Old-fashioned glass over one large clear ice cube (or a tight stack of fresh cubes).
Garnish. Express the orange peel over the drink, swipe the rim, and drop it in — or place a thin orange slice in the glass.
Serve immediately. Enjoy as a light, aromatic aperitivo before dinner.
Notes
- Store vermouth in the fridge to keep it fresh.
- Vermouth usually contains sulfites—mention this to anyone sensitive.
- Large clear ice melts slower and keeps the drink balanced from start to finish.
- The equal-parts build makes it easy to batch, but always serve over fresh ice.