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I made this drink after it was posted by @[Account deleted by user] here some months back. The classic recipes generally call for a specific amaro (Amaro de Nonino), but having none I substituted another whose name now eludes me. Big fat meh, so I forgot about it - until this past weekend. Saw a rendition on the drink menu at a restaurant Saturday, thought I'd give it another chance - and viola: Delicioso!

Here's a base recipe (diffordsguide.com)

Basically you could use any of dozens of amaros in this, and maybe one of a dozen apertivos. The ingredients in my - and the restaurant's - version are as follows.

Ingredients/Technique

1 oz bourbon (Makers Mark was open and handy) 1 oz amaro (Amara d'Arancia Rossa) 1 oz apertivo (Aperol - restaurant used Cappelletti) 1 oz lemon juice Paper airplane garnish (I used a lemon rind twist)

Add ingredients to cocktail shaker 2/3 full of ice, shake vigorously for 30 seconds, strain into chilled cocktail glass and add garnish (I beat the hell out of mine so there's lots of tiny ice chips floating in the glass). Note: Reduce proportions to 3/4 oz if you want.

Discussion

This is basically a bourbon riff on a Last Word cocktail - 4 ingredients in equal proportions. The amaro you use could take this in any number of directions - as could the apertivo. The amaro I used is based on Sicilian oranges and isn't as bitter as some. Ditto, the Aperol is fairly subdued in comparison to say Campari. In this version the orange comes through wonderfully without being excessively bitter. It was absolutely delicious - the best "new" cocktail I've made in recent memory.

I had my liquor store order this (amaroamara.com) amaro for me a couple months ago for another cocktail, and I've been looking at new uses for it. It is versatile and quite nice, and it will be regularly stocked in my liquor cabinet now.

4.9/5 Ducks - Exquisitely tasty. Will drink again!

I made this drink after it was posted by @[Account deleted by user] here some months back. The classic recipes generally call for a specific amaro (Amaro de Nonino), but having none I substituted another whose name now eludes me. Big fat meh, so I forgot about it - until this past weekend. Saw a rendition on the drink menu at a restaurant Saturday, thought I'd give it another chance - and viola: Delicioso! Here's a base [recipe](https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3630/paper-plane) Basically you could use any of dozens of amaros in this, and maybe one of a dozen apertivos. The ingredients in my - and the restaurant's - version are as follows. Ingredients/Technique 1 oz bourbon (Makers Mark was open and handy) 1 oz amaro (Amara d'Arancia Rossa) 1 oz apertivo (Aperol - restaurant used Cappelletti) 1 oz lemon juice Paper airplane garnish (I used a lemon rind twist) Add ingredients to cocktail shaker 2/3 full of ice, shake vigorously for 30 seconds, strain into chilled cocktail glass and add garnish (I beat the hell out of mine so there's lots of tiny ice chips floating in the glass). Note: Reduce proportions to 3/4 oz if you want. Discussion This is basically a bourbon riff on a Last Word cocktail - 4 ingredients in equal proportions. The amaro you use could take this in any number of directions - as could the apertivo. The amaro I used is based on Sicilian oranges and isn't as bitter as some. Ditto, the Aperol is fairly subdued in comparison to say Campari. In this version the orange comes through wonderfully without being excessively bitter. It was absolutely delicious - the best "new" cocktail I've made in recent memory. I had my liquor store order [this](https://www.amaroamara.com/en/amara-bitter/) amaro for me a couple months ago for another cocktail, and I've been looking at new uses for it. It is versatile and quite nice, and it will be regularly stocked in my liquor cabinet now. 4.9/5 Ducks - Exquisitely tasty. Will drink again!
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What type of drink is it?

I've been a beer drinker my whole life but as I am getting old now I am really getting sick of running to pee every 7 minutes. I have been trying to find a new drink but not having a bunch of luck. I think I might have too much sugar in my blood.

I tried an old fashioned a couple times at different places. I swear they just gave me a glass of rubbing alcohol mixed with gasoline. Gross.

I've tried whisky and coke. That was okay but I'm not much of a coke guy.

I like a white russian but all that cream does not seem like a good idea.

tequila is nasty.

I find that I like the deseart drinks like disaronno and disaronno velvet, the velvet is amazing in coffee.

I am still looking for my drink.

[–] • 1 pt

Here's a simple one for you. Do you like rum and lime? You may be familiar with the Daiquiri, but most think it has to be a super sweet "girlie" drink turned into a slush in a blender. To the contrary, shaken with ice or strained into a coupe glass is even better. Trick is to use a good rum - and good rum is still a fairly cheap pour. Make simple syrup by briefly boiling a half cup each of sugar and water together, then store in a bottle in the frig.

Daiquiri

2 oz rum - most recipes say a light rum, but the best rums are dark and aged 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice 3/4 oz simple syrup A half lime slice for a garnish if you like.

You can shake with ice and strain (high octane method) or serve over ice. Adjust the lime and simple syrup to suit your personal taste. Repeat as often as needed!

FYI: The Daiquiri is also a sour.

[–] • 1 pt

I have had rum in root beer, that was pretty good. I will save this for whenever my woman buys rum again. Thanks.

[–] • 1 pt

There are a couple base cocktail forms from which all others are derived. This one is a sour that happens to be whiskey based.

It's pretty well balanced and not overly sweet nor sour. It's a lot of stuff to have on hand if you're still checking things out though.