Contessa

Combine beautiful colour, lovely fragrance and a potpourri of botanicals and you have the Countess of Cocktails. English gin, French vermouth and Italian amaro guarantee that the aristocratic elegance of Contessa is the real thing. A marvellous aperitif and a brighter alternative to your standard Negroni.

3 cl gin

3 cl dry vermouth

3cl Aperol

Stir the ingredients with ice. Strain into a glass of your choice. You may add a lemon twist, if you are so inclined.

Created by John Gertsen, former bartender at Drink, Boston.