First Nighter
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Drink Recipe

First Nighter

Bright and effervescent, First Nighter pairs a light whisper of gin with floral-sweet Dubonnet Blanc and a touch of maraschino, finished with dry sparkling wine for a delicate lift. It pours pale and bubbly with a citrusy orange-twist aroma, an elegant, low-ABV aperitif that's refreshing and easy to sip before a meal.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 oz Gin
  • 1 tsp Dubonnet® Blanc
  • 1 tsp Maraschino Cherry Liqueur
  • 3 oz Dry Sparkling Wine

Instructions

  1. Combine the gin, Dubonnet® Blanc vermouth, maraschino liqueur, and dry sparkling wine in a cocktail shaker with ice.
  2. Stir the mixture gently to blend the flavors.
  3. Strain the cocktail into a chilled cocktail glass.
  4. Garnish with a twist of orange peel for a hint of citrus aroma.
  5. Serve immediately to enjoy its refreshing taste.
Glass Cocktail Glass
Prep time 5 min
Difficulty easy
Garnish Twist of Orange Peel
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