Lucien Gaudin
Curiada Ingredients
Directions
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Chill martini glass
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Add all ingredients to mixing glass
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Add ice to mixing glass
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Stir well
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Strain into chilled martini glass
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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.
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