Velvet Interlude
18% ABVClassicSummerPartyShakenFeaturedCocktailBitterCitrusAromatic
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Velvet Interlude is a sophisticated cocktail that balances bitter and citrus notes, crafted using Oroma Carajillo and Campari, with a touch of lemon juice and Angostura bitters. An orange peel garnish adds a fragrant citrus finish.
INGREDIENTS
INSTRUCTIONS
- 1.Chill a rocks glass by placing it in the freezer for 10 minutes or filling it with ice water while you prepare the drink.
- 2.In a cocktail shaker, add 100ml of Oroma Carajillo (premixed vodka and Carajillo, 16% Alc. By Vol.) straight from the can.
- 3.Pour 20ml of Campari into the shaker to introduce a distinct bitterness.
- 4.Add 15ml of freshly squeezed lemon juice to brighten the bitter notes, complementing the summer theme.
- 5.Add a dash of Angostura bitters (about 2-3 dashes) for aromatic depth.
- 6.Fill the shaker with ice cubes and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds to chill and mix.
- 7.Discard the ice from the chilled rocks glass or remove it from the freezer.
- 8.Strain the mixture into the prepared rocks glass filled with a large ice cube.
- 9.Express an orange peel over the top by twisting it, then drop it into the glass for garnish, enhancing the citrus aroma.
Serving Suggestions
Serve the Velvet Interlude in a chilled rocks glass, perfect for a summer evening. The large ice cube helps keep the drink cold and properly diluted while you savor its complex flavors.