The Bitter Venetian

1 1⁄2 oz Amaro Nonino
1 oz Dry vermouth
1⁄2 oz Orange liqueur, Grand Marnier
3 ds Orange bitters
1 ds Bitters (optional)
Instructions

Stir with ice and strain into cocktail glass. Garnish with lemon twist.

Notes

Adding additional aromatic bitters is pleasant but optional.

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Posted by boo on
Created by
Bennett H. Turner
Year
2011
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  • Good, but sweet (cut grand marnier, increase orange bitters? - on second thought don't increase orange bitters)
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Comments
dmhess commented on 5/03/2015:

Nice use of the Amaro Nonio, plays up the orange notes. Might be nice on the rocks on a hot day. 

Very nice cocktail, bitter but light. Very enjoyable.