Bitter-Sweet Symphony

This sophisticated cocktail, the Bitter-Sweet Symphony, offers a delightful blend of tawny port, bitter artichoke aperitif, and dry sparkling wine. Muddled strawberries and pineapple gum syrup add a touch of sweetness, while a hint of absinthe provides a subtle yet intriguing twist. It's a perfect aperitif for those who appreciate complex, layered flavors in their drinks.

Bitter-Sweet Symphony

A sophisticated aperitif cocktail with tawny port, bitter artichoke aperitif, and dry sparkling wine, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and bitter notes.

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Ingredients

  • 2 medium strawberries, sliced
  • 1 1/2 oz tawny port
  • 3/4 oz pineapple gum syrup
  • 1/2 oz Cynar (bitter artichoke aperitif)
  • 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
  • Ice
  • 3/4 oz chilled dry sparkling wine
  • 3 dashes of absinthe

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the 2 strawberries.
  2. Add the tawny port, pineapple gum syrup, Cynar, and fresh lemon juice.
  3. Fill the shaker with ice, shake well, and fine-strain into a large chilled coupe.
  4. Top with the chilled dry sparkling wine and add 3 dashes of absinthe.
  5. Garnish with a slice of strawberry.