Limerence
A bright, citrus-forward cocktail with gin, Aperol, lemon, and a soft frothy finish. Balanced, lightly bitter, and effortlessly romantic.
Because every drink deserves a beautiful moment.
Ingredients
1 ½ oz gin
¾ oz Aperol
¾ oz lemon juice
½ oz simple syrup
2 dashes rhubarb bitters
1 egg white
Instructions
Chill a coupe glass in the freezer.
In a shaker without ice, combine gin, Aperol, lemon juice, simple syrup, rhubarb bitters, and egg white.
Dry shake vigorously for 10 seconds to create a frothy texture.
Add ice and shake for an additional 10 seconds until well chilled.
Strain into the chilled coupe glass and garnish with a lemon wheel.
Notes from the Bar
Why the Dry Shake?
Shaking without ice first (a “dry shake”) helps whip the egg white into a silky foam, giving the cocktail its signature frothy top.
Bitters for Balance
Rhubarb bitters add a subtle tartness and complexity that balances the sweetness of the Aperol and syrup. Don’t skip them—they really round out the drink.
Citrus Freshness
Freshly squeezed lemon juice is a must. Bottled lemon juice won’t deliver the same brightness.
Glassware Tip
Serve this cocktail in a chilled coupe glass for the perfect presentation—it keeps the foam intact and the drink crisp.
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Make It a Date Nite
This cocktail is part of something bigger for us. It's a ritual we return to week after week.
Each week, we create a Date Nite designed around one drink, one thoughtful menu, and the feeling of slowing down together. The kind of night where the table is set with intention, the music hums softly in the background, and the evening unfolds without rushing.
For this Date Nite, we’ve paired a cocktail with a cozy, make-ahead-friendly menu, so you can enjoy the process without spending the whole night in the kitchen. We also include little touches we love like timing notes, a head start option, and a playlist to set the mood. Feel to pair the meal with any of our cocktails.
It’s not about perfection. It’s about presence. And turning an ordinary night at home into something that feels quietly special.
Each Date Nite includes a curated menu, cocktail pairing and a playlist, as well as another thoughtful extras like make-ahead tips, leftover ideas or table talk prompts to carry the night.
Kevin & Kate
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