The Jeez Louise⁣⁣
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1.5 oz @averna
.5 oz Cynar⁣⁣
.75 oz @cointreau
.75 oz lime juice⁣⁣
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Shake and strain over ice. Top with soda. Garnish with an orange wheel, or in this case an orange twist and some brandied cherries. ⁣⁣
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This has quickly become one of my favorite cocktails, and if you like Amari it will quickly become one of yours. Created by Chris McMillian ( @revel.nola ) at Revel Cafe & Bar in New Orleans, it is the perfect blend of bittersweet and citrus.⁣⁣
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Averna is on the sweeter side for Amari, with a flavor that's full of anise, lemon, juniper and sage. ⁣⁣
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Cynar is actually both an aperitif and digestif. It has a much more vegetal, bitter taste, with strong herbal flavors coming from artichoke and eucalyptus. ⁣⁣
Together these two great Italian amari really compliment each other and form a fantastic base for this modern sour that's well on its way to becoming a classic.⁣⁣

Image and recipe courtesy of @thenickromancer.

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