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May Day

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

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Ingredients

½ oz gin
½ oz sweet orange apéritif (Aperol recommended)
½ oz fresh lemon juice
1 tsp simple syrup
3 drops rhubarb bitters
2 oz sparkling white wine
Garnish: lemon twist

cocktail Method

Add gin, sweet orange apéritif, lemon juice, simple syrup, and rhubarb bitters to a shaker with ice.
Shake briefly until chilled.
Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
Top with sparkling white wine.
Add a lemon twist to garnish.

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.

Because every drink deserves a beautiful moment.

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Our cocktails are part of something bigger for us. They’re the beginning of Date Nite, a connection-centered experience we created to help you slow down, share a meal, and enjoy time with the one you love.

Each Date Nite is thoughtfully planned for you, so you are not stuck deciding what to cook or how to pull the night together. We pair one cocktail with a complete menu, a simple flow from prep to plate, and small details that make the evening feel easy and connected from start to finish.

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