Ingredients

  • 2 ozaverna amaro
  • ¾ ozfresh lemon juice
  • ½ ozsimple syrup
  • 1 wholeegg white
  • 🍋Orange twist, expressed(garnish)

🔧 Tools

cocktail shakerjiggerfine strainerbar spoon

Instructions

  1. Add Averna, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white to a shaker without ice.
  2. Dry shake vigorously for 15 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
  3. Add ice and shake again for 15 seconds.
  4. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.
  5. Express an orange twist over the drink and use as garnish.

📜 History

Averna is one of Sicily's most beloved amari, first produced in 1868 when Benedictine monks shared their herbal recipe with Salvatore Averna of Caltanissetta. The liqueur's distinctive blend of herbs, citrus peel, and caramel translates beautifully into the sour template: its sweetness and complexity stand in for both the base spirit and sweetener, while lemon juice and egg white create a drink with deep flavor and a luxurious texture.

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