What’s special about this featured drink? Within this cocktail, the focus shapes around Lillet Blanc, an aperitif wine from France. Campari increases the natural flavor of the drink by incorporating an infusion of fresh herbs. The Campari also adds a bitter element to counteract the sweetness of the fresh fruits and leave a subtle, yet enticing, flavor. The addition of Canton Liquor adds a ginger profile, and the crisp cider component leaves a flavor of lingering warmness.
For what occasion would you recommend this cocktail? Any! As Valentine's Day approaches, it can be a refreshing drink to start a romantic evening. The flavor it incorporates can be enjoyed by men and women alike. It would also make a perfect party favorite. It could easily be made ahead of time for larger parties and could be served similar to a sangria or punch and filtered into a cup.
An Evening with Lillet
Tools Needed:
- muddle stick
- strainer
- cocktail shaker
Ingredients:
- 1 orange wedge
- 1/4 cup cranberries
- 1 ounce Canton Liquor (ginger liquor)
- 2 ounces Campari
- 1 ounce Lillet Blanc
- 4 ounces apple cider
- 2 dashes aromatic bitters
Instructions: Add fresh oranges and cranberries to cocktail shaker and muddle the ingredients together. Fill your shaker with ice. Add corresponding ratios of Canton, Campari, Lillet Blanc and bitters to shaker. Shake well and strain over desired glass with ice. Top off with apple cider. Garnish with orange wedge and additional fresh cranberries.
Have a Drink With Carly Huang
Carly Huang bartends at The Bridge Inn Pleasantville and has been bartending since 2010. Her family has owned a restaurant/bar her entire life, so she’s been surrounded by food and drink from a very young age. Since her beginnings at The Bridge Inn, she’s not only learned to make classic cocktails, but has also been introduced to new techniques and flavor profiles. Says Huang, “Here at the Bridge Inn we have not only focused on creating new ways to view the conventional martini but have branched out to feature old-fashioneds, Manhattans and even the seasonal sangria.”
Any special bartending tips? When making this one, don’t skimp on the ingredients! You want to be certain to purchase all the correct liquors and accompaniments that make it all come together. Make sure your fruit is fresh, too. By using fresh ingredients, it allows for a crisp and natural component in the drink, making for a flawless taste.
