Lucien Gaudin

Negroni & Riffs • December 16, 2025

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A photo of the Bitter Twisted Martini cocktail containing Beefeater London Dry Gin, Giffard Triple Sec, Campari Aperitivo, Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth in a Martini.

Curiada Ingredients

1.50 fl oz Beefeater London Dry Gin or alternative
0.75 fl oz Giffard Triple Sec or alternative
0.75 fl oz Campari Aperitivo or alternative
0.75 fl oz Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth or alternative

Directions

Chill martini glass
Add all ingredients to mixing glass
Add ice to mixing glass
Stir well
Strain into chilled martini glass
Express orange zest twist over drink and drop into glass

Cocktail Description

This Lucien Gaudin takes the classic cocktail formula and injects it with a bold splash of Italian bittersweet complexity.

Combining the botanical punch of London Dry gin with orange-forward triple sec, the cocktail finds its distinctive character through the addition of ruby-red Campari. Dry vermouth rounds out the edges, creating a sophisticated sipper that balances bitter, sweet, and herbal notes in perfect harmony. This drink requires only basic bartending skills—if you can stir cocktails properly, you can master this crimson-hued variation. It works beautifully as an appetite-stimulating aperitif before dinner or as a contemplative nightcap. The Lucien Gaudin pairs exceptionally well with salty antipasti, rich cheese boards, or anything featuring cured meats that can stand up to its assertive flavor profile.