Capricorn

Name: Capricorn
Ingredients: 1 1/2 oz Aperol; 2 ea Orange Slices; 2 bar spoon Pomegranate Seeds; 1 tsp Brown Sugar; 2 dash(es) Bitters; 1 oz Orange Juice

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By The Flippin Mixologist

Submitted on: January 16, 2023

Refreshing

Themed

Capricorn season started awhile ago, but with Christmas, New Year's, travel, and my own little Capricorn’s birthday, it’s been a busy couple weeks 🫠 Capricorn season begins on or around the winter solstice. This brings to mind the myth of Persephone and the seasons. With that and the Capricorn birthstone being garnet, pomegranates were a must. Capricorn is an earth sign that is ambitious, determined, materialistic, and strong. They are incredibly loyal and supportive, keeping going LONG after...

Ingredients

1 1/2 oz
Aperol

2 ea
Orange Slices

2 bar spoon
Pomegranate Seeds

1 tsp
Brown Sugar

2 dash(es)
Bitters

1 oz
Orange Juice

Tools

jigger
bar spoon

Instructions

Garnish

pomegranate seeds

Build

Build In Glass

Glass

Estimated strength

About 10% ABV (estimate)

By The Flippin Mixologist

At-home mixologist

Teacher, stage actor, audiobook narrator, and at- home mixologist. I spent my early teaching years bartending in the summers. I love making drinks for people. I love the ritual of it. I like to make the classics, do my own riffs on classics, and create brand new cocktails. I really enjoy trying to make a drink that symbolizes a person or character. ...

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Muddle orange wedges, pomegranate seeds, brown sugar, and bitters in the bottom of a highball glass. Fill with crushed ice and add Aperol. Top with orange juice and replace the crushed ice. Garnish with more pomegranate seeds.

Editor's Note

Aperol takes the lead in this muddled highball. Fresh orange and tart pomegranate are grounded by brown sugar's caramel notes, creating a bright, low-ABV sipper.