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Complexity: easily
Servings: 1

Orange and blackcurrant liqueurs give this Italian grappa-based cocktail its crisp, vibrant flavor. An intriguing combination that leaves a pleasant fruity aftertaste. The drink is quite strong, moderately sweet and tart. You can adjust its sweetness to suit your taste by adding more or less sugar syrup.

Ingredients:

• 15 ml Cointreau or other orange liqueur
• 45 ml grappa
• 7 ml of Creme de Cassis blackcurrant liqueur
• 15 ml freshly squeezed juice of half a lemon
• A little sugar syrup
• Ice
• Orange zest for serving

Substituting ingredients
Measuring containers used

1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

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Preparation:

Step 1
• Pour all ingredients into a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously until thoroughly chilled. Fill a tall glass or highball glass with ice. Pour the cocktail over the top. Zest the orange to create a swirl. Rub the rim of the glass, twist, and place in the glass to garnish.

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Author of the recipe - Jill Davie is the executive chef at Josie's Kitchen, a Los Angeles restaurant owned by Josie Le Balch.