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Gin, Aperol, and fresh lemon topped with sparkling wine — light and citrus-forward, with rhubarb bitters adding just enough edge to keep it interesting.

This cocktail is part of our Date Nite collection, made to be sipped while you cook together.​

COCKTAIL RECIPE

Makes 1 cocktail

1/2 oz gin
1/2 oz Aperol
1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
1 tsp simple syrup
3 drops rhubarb bitters
2 oz sparkling white wine
Lemon twist, for garnish

Add the gin, sweet orange apéritif, lemon juice, simple syrup, and rhubarb bitters to a shaker with ice and shake briefly until chilled. Strain into a chilled coupe and top with sparkling white wine. Garnish with a lemon twist.

NOTES FROM THE BAR

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Aperitif Choice

Aperol gives this cocktail its soft, bittersweet citrus balance. Cappelletti works too but will be slightly more bitter.


Bitters

Rhubarb bitters add a beautiful tart depth. Just a few drops make a lovely difference.


Sparkling Wine

Use a dry sparkling wine (Brut) so the cocktail stays balanced, not sweet.


Garnish Tip

Express the lemon twist over the glass to release citrus oils before placing it on the rim.


Glassware

Always serve in a chilled coupe. It keeps the bubbles lively and the drink beautifully delicate.

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