Bitter Beauty

Name: Bitter Beauty
Ingredients: 45 ml Kyro Dark Gin; 30 ml Campari; 30 ml Italicus; 45 ml Fresh Lemon Juice; 20 ml Rich Simple Syrup; 2 ea Raspberries

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By Kristian Grundström

Submitted on: January 19, 2025

Refreshing

Advanced Palate

If there ever is an opportunity to come up with a new cocktail, it is very late during New Year’s Eve.. Had a few guinea pigs along with a few tries before nailing this one - and it came out so delicious I’ve had to make it a few more times right after that night. It’s just a lovely mix of bitter and sweet. It’s definitely one of my top ones so far. I am using a Finnish Gin from Kyrö that has a rye base, and this is way rounder than any other gin I’ve tried. A must-try!

Ingredients

45 ml
Kyro Dark Gin

30 ml
Campari

30 ml
Italicus

45 ml
Fresh Lemon Juice

20 ml
Rich Simple Syrup

2 ea
Raspberries

Instructions

Garnish

Raspberry

Build

Shake & Double Strain

Glass

Cocktail Coupe

Estimated strength

About 15% ABV (estimate)

By Kristian Grundström

Enthusiast

I really enjoy making cocktails! Finding great flavour combinations and eye-pleasing drinks is truly satisfying.

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Muddle the raspberries and rich simple syrup in the shaker. Add the rest of the ingredients with a large ice cube, shake to chill, and serve with a raspberry or lemon wedge/wheel as garnish depending on the type of glass.

Editor's Note

Aged rye gin provides a spicy backbone for this assertive sour. Campari's bitterness is softened by floral Italicus and bright raspberry, creating a complex, full-bodied sip.

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Stacy (Crafted Pour)

29 January 2025

This sounds fantastic Kristian. I need to try this for sure.