Adonis Recipe

Chill glass

Place a coupe or martini glass in the freezer for a few minutes or fill it with ice water to chill while you prepare the drink.

Measure and combine

Add 1.5 oz Aperol and 1.5 oz dry vermouth to a mixing glass or cocktail shaker filled about two-thirds with ice.

Add bitters

Add 1 dash of Angostura bitters to the mixing glass.

Stir

Stir the mixture gently but thoroughly for about 25–30 seconds (or until the outside of the mixing glass is well chilled and properly diluted). Use a long-handled bar spoon to create a smooth, even motion—aim for roughly 20–30 rotations.

Prepare glass

If you chilled the glass with ice water, dump it now and dry the glass quickly so droplets don't dilute the cocktail.

Strain

Using a julep or Hawthorne strainer, strain the chilled cocktail into the chilled coupe or martini glass.

Garnish and serve

Express the oils of an orange twist over the surface of the cocktail by holding the twist skin-side down above the drink and giving it a quick pinch, then drop the twist into the glass as garnish. Serve immediately.