The Aperitif with No Name

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Domain de Canton RecipesTraditionally, an aperitif is taken before a meal to aid in digestion. Slightly bitter, aromatic affairs- they are believed to cajole the stomach into creating digestive enzymes before the food ever reaches said destination. This is a wonderful drink in that style that, unfortunately, has no name.

So, give BourbonBlog.com a hand, will you? Submit your name ideas to us under comments below and we will pick the one we like best. The winner gets something out of the swag-bag and the title will be changed to reflect their creative acumen. It’s that simple.

Cheers!

1.25 oz. Campari
1 oz Domaine de Canton Ginger Liqueur
½ oz Stirrings Blood Orange Bitters
Soda, to fill
Lemon twist, to garnish

Place all into a highball glass. Pour this into a shaker tin and then back into the glass (activating the carbonation and creating a wonderful bouquet.) Garnish with lemon twist.

Recipe by BourbonBlog.com Stephen Dennison

 

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23 Responses to “The Aperitif with No Name”

  1. Keith1911

    My name is the Autumn Equinox. That is because of the flavors of the components remind of harvest time. The color should also remind one of the colors of fall.

  4. jude

    I would call it a “Curious George”. Campari-Ginger-Orange – kind of helps you remember how to make it.

  5. Mare

    I would name it “Serial Killer” after the opening sequence in “Dexter” where they slice a blood orange.

  7. Justin Hammond

    Ginger Haired Italian – ties together the ginger Canton, Italian Campari, and I’m guessing the color of the cocktail, a golden-redish tint.

  9. Ed

    The Professor’s Choice

    Alludes to Ginger over Mary Ann or Mrs. Howell.