Bitter-Sweet Bourbon Bliss

This classic cocktail is a delicious blend of bourbon, sweet vermouth, and Campari, creating a bittersweet and complex flavor profile. The combination of the rich bourbon, the herbal sweetness of the vermouth, and the bitter orange notes of Campari makes for a sophisticated and well-balanced drink. Garnished with a twist of orange peel and a cherry, this cocktail is a perfect companion for an evening of refined relaxation.

Bitter-Sweet Bourbon Bliss

A sophisticated blend of bourbon, sweet vermouth, and Campari, garnished with an orange twist and a cherry.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces bourbon or rye whiskey
  • 1 ounce sweet vermouth
  • 1 ounce Campari
  • 1 orange peel twist
  • 1 maraschino or marinated cherry

Instructions

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  2. Pour in the bourbon, sweet vermouth, and Campari.
  3. Shake the ingredients well.
  4. Strain the mixture into a chilled rocks glass with a couple of ice cubes.
  5. Twist the orange peel over the glass to release its oils, then drop it in.
  6. Add the cherry to the glass.