Name: Bitter Giuseppe Cocktail Recipe
Prep time: 4 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 45 ml Cynar; 45 ml Sweet Vermouth; 10 ml lemon juice (fresh); 1 dash Orange Orange bitters

Bitter Giuseppe

Description

Bitter Giuseppe is a modern low-ABV favourite that blends Cynar, sweet vermouth, lemon, and bitters into a deeply savoury and bittersweet aperitif. It is respected for being mellow, elegant, and full of character without relying on a heavy spirit base.

Ingredients

45 ml Cynar
45 ml Sweet Vermouth
10 ml lemon juice (fresh)
1 dash Orange Orange bitters

Equipment needed

Bar Spoon

Instructions

Add Cynar, sweet vermouth, lemon juice, and orange bitters to a mixing glass with ice.
Stir until cold and integrated.
Strain into a chilled coupe or over fresh ice in a small rocks glass.
Serve immediately.

Recommended glassware

Lowball Glass (recommended)

A short, sturdy glass for spirit-forward cocktails served over ice.

180–300 ml Short, wide, heavy-bottomed tumbler.

Best for: Old Fashioned, Negroni, Boulevardier, Whiskey Sour over ice, Rusty Nail.

Garnish: Great for orange twists, cherries, and large clear ice cubes.

Quick facts

4 mins Easy Approx. 13% ABV 1.3 units Ice