Napoleon Market

Other Family • December 16, 2025

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A photo of the Bitter Gin Fizz cocktail containing Beefeater London Dry Gin, Giffard Triple Sec, Fernet-Branca Amaro Liqueur, Dubonnet Rouge, Chilled water (reduce if wet ice) in a Martini.

Curiada Ingredients

2.00 fl oz Beefeater London Dry Gin or alternative
0.25 fl oz Giffard Triple Sec or alternative
0.25 fl oz Fernet-Branca Amaro Liqueur or alternative
0.50 fl oz Dubonnet Rouge or alternative

Other Ingredients

0.50 fl oz Chilled water (reduce if wet ice)

Directions

Add ice to cocktail shaker
Add all ingredients to shaker
Shake vigorously
Fine strain into chilled martini glass
Express lemon zest twist over drink and drop into glass

Cocktail Description

The Napoleon Market delivers a bracing, sophisticated slap to the palate that will wake up even the most jaded cocktail enthusiast.

This complex cocktail combines the juniper-forward profile of Beefeater London Dry Gin with the orange sweetness of Giffard Triple Sec, while the herbal bitterness of Fernet-Branca provides a challenging but rewarding backbone. The Lillet Rouge adds subtle fruit and spice notes that help integrate these bold flavors. Perfect for a pre-dinner aperitivo or as a nightcap for those who appreciate complex bitter flavors, this cocktail isn't for beginners—either in making or drinking. The preparation requires careful attention to proportions, but a competent home bartender can master it with practice. Its bitter complexity pairs beautifully with rich, fatty foods like aged cheeses, charcuterie, or dark chocolate desserts, as the cocktail's sharp edges cut through richness while its herbal notes complement savory elements.