Merry Widow Aperitif
INGREDIENTS
- 1½ ounces dry vermouth
- 1½ ounces Dubonnet Rouge
- Garnish: Lemon twist
INSTRUCTIONS
Stir the vermouth and Dubonnet in a mixing glass with ice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Run the lemon peel around the rim, twist it over the drink, and drop it in.
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NOTES
There are too many diverse versions of this drink to put them all in one place. From the one made with sherry and vermouth to one made with vodka to one that is completely out there, a liqueur-based cherry brandy cocktail. This is the refined aperitif version.
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