Cocktail No 98 Take Two

Very much along the lines of a Negroni, so of course I am going to like this one - a lot. The Campari is surprisingly strong considering the small volume used. The Cointreau provides the sweetness to balance the bitters and the gin just binds it all together. I used Triple Sec, so bitter orange working hand-in-hand with the Campari.

Its a really interesting mouth feel, velvety and viscous, with a slight "burn" as you swallow. The colour is wonderful as well, sort of orangy, rosé pink. I don't think I have every seen this hue before.

A lovely complex drink with many things going on - well worth a try.

Recipe

2-3 ice cubes

25 ml Birkdale gin

15 ml Cointreau

2 teaspoons Campari

Add ice and ingredients to a mixing glass. Stir well until icy cold. Strain into a cocktail glass and serve.