Bitter White Negroni Sour
Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 0.83 fl oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 0.33 fl oz Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup (Sirop Sucre de Canne)
Directions
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Add ice to cocktail shaker
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Add all ingredients to shaker
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Shake vigorously with ice
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Fine strain into chilled coupe glass
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Express lemon zest twist over drink and drop into glass
Cocktail Description
This isn't your typical citrus sipper—it's a bright, bittersweet twist that'll make you rethink everything you thought you knew about sour cocktails.
The Bitter White Negroni Sour marries the herbal complexity of Beefeater gin with the gentian-forward bite of Suze, while triple sec adds subtle orange warmth and fresh lemon juice brings sharp acidity. Sugar cane syrup balances the bitterness without making things cloying, and the egg white alternative creates that signature silky foam cap that makes every sip feel luxurious. The result tastes like sunshine with an edge—floral, citrusy, and pleasantly bitter all at once. It's an ideal pre-dinner drink that'll wake up your palate without overwhelming it, perfect for warm evenings on the patio or sophisticated cocktail parties where you want to serve something unexpected. The shake-and-strain technique makes it accessible for home bartenders, though you'll want to shake vigorously to get that foam just right. Pair this with oysters, ceviche, or a plate of aged manchego and marcona almonds—anything that can stand up to the aperitif's bracing character while complementing its citrus notes.
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