Recipe Cocktail Riviera: A Classic Italian Twist on Gin
Try the Riviera Cocktail, an elegant Italian twist on the classic gin cocktail with vermouth, Peychaud, and a hint of lemon zest. A fresh and refined drink with optional light effervescence. Perfect for a classy summer aperitif.
Ingredients
- 1/3 Vermouth White
- 1/3 Peychaud's
- 1/3 Gin
- Lemon Twist for serving
Instructions
- Take a shaker and fill it with ice cubes halfway.
- Pour equal parts of Vermouth Bianco, Peychaud, and Gin into the shaker, respecting the proportion of one third for each.
- Close the shaker and shake it vigorously for about 15 seconds to cool and mix the ingredients well.
- Take a lowball glass and squeeze a twist of lemon into it to flavor the glass with the essential oils from the peel.
- Strain the contents of the shaker into the prepared glass, being careful not to let the ice cubes fall into the glass.
- Garnish the cocktail with a thin twist of lemon, giving it an elegant final touch.
Notes
To add a unique twist to your Riviera Cocktail, try adding a splash of tonic water before serving to give it a light effervescence and extra freshness. Additionally, you can experiment with different types of gin, perhaps choosing one with particular botanical notes to further customize the flavor of your cocktail.