1 1⁄2 oz Rye, Old Overholt
3⁄4 oz Aperol
1⁄4 oz Cynar
1⁄4 oz Herbal liqueur, Jeppson's Malort
Instructions

Mix in a chilled mixing glass over ice. Strain into chilled cocktail glass and garnish with an orange peel.

Notes

A light, sweet orange and a bitter background that both play well with the Rye.

History

The name comes from that orange glow of Chicago's sodium vapor lights.

Cocktail summary
Picture of Windy City Lights
Created by
Ian Cochran
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