Eternal Sunset

Name: Eternal Sunset
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: cocktail
Ingredients: 1.5 oz whisky; 0.5 oz aperol; 1 oz blood orange juice; 0.5 oz lemon juice; 0.5 oz honey syrup; A dash orange bitters; to top sparkling wine or champagne; garnish blood orange wheel and a sprig of thyme

Vibrant citrus aperitif cocktail with whisky, sweet, sour, bitter notes

AI Cocktail Info

Serving : 1 cocktail

ABV

15%*

Calories

180*

Net Carbs

10g*

Ingredients:

sparkling wine or champagne

garnish blood orange wheel and a sprig of thyme

AI Request:what is an aperitif

*Estimated by AI - may vary

Instructions

Description: Eternal Sunset is a vibrant, citrus-led aperitif cocktail, designed to awaken the senses and prime the palate before a meal. Its combination of sweet, sour, and bitter notes, balanced with the warmth of whisky, provides a refreshing yet complex flavor profile. This innovative cocktail blends the traditional elements of an aperitif with modern mixology, creating a unique experience that is ideal for sipping as the sun dips below the horizon. Ingredients: - 1.5 oz Whisky (a lighter, floral single malt or a smooth blend works best) - 0.5 oz Aperol - 1 oz Fresh Blood Orange Juice - 0.5 oz Lemon Juice - 0.5 oz Honey Syrup (equal parts honey and water, mixed until dissolved) - A dash of Orange Bitters - Sparkling Wine or Champagne to top - Garnish: Blood Orange Wheel and a Sprig of Thyme Glass: Serve in a chilled Coupe Glass. Method: 1. In a shaker filled with ice, combine whisky, Aperol, blood orange juice, lemon juice, honey syrup, and orange bitters. 2. Shake vigorously until well chilled. 3. Strain into the chilled coupe glass. 4. Gently top with a splash of sparkling wine or champagne, careful not to let it overflow. 5. Garnish with a thin wheel of blood orange and a sprig of thyme for aromatics. 6. Serve immediately and enjoy the opening act to an unforgettable dining experience.

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