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We Were Never Together (or Emily's Response)

A cocktail created by author Lorenzo Petruzziello for his first novel THE LOVE FOOL.
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Course: Drinks
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ oz. gin
  • 1 oz. Campari
  • ⅓ oz. Italicus bergamot liqueur
  • ¾ oz. simple syrup
  • 1 egg white*
  • 1 pinch finely ground black pepper (leave some for garnish)
  • orange wheel
  • floral bitter (optional)

Method
 

  1. Add gin, Campari, Italicus bergamot liqueur, simple syrup, egg white, and most of the black pepper into shaker. (no ice)
  2. Dry shake (without ice) vigorously for about 30 seconds to create a foam.
  3. Add ice to tin and shake again for about 15-20 seconds, or until the outside of the tin frosts.
  4. Strain into a coupe glass.
  5. Garnish with a sprinkle of finely ground black pepper and an orange wheel.
    (optional: drop 3 dashes of floral bitter on top)

Notes

Warning: Consuming raw or undercooked egg may increase your risk of foodborne illness.