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Apertivo Frutta e Grappa

The Washington Post, May 27, 2009
  • Course: Beverage
  • Features: Fast

Summary:

This unique and refreshing cocktail proves grappa doesn't always have to be an after-dinner spirit. Created by famed mixologist Dale DeGroff, it calls for Ramazzotti, one of the lighter and more approachable Italian amari.

Always use fresh citrus juices; Spirits columnist Jason Wilson recommends white grapefruit juice, which is slightly less sweet and looks nicer in this drink.

1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 2 or 3 ice cubes
  • 3/4 ounce grappa
  • 3/4 ounce Ramazzotti Amaro
  • 1 1/2 ounces freshly squeezed grapefruit juice, preferably from white grapefruit
  • 1 1/2 ounces freshly squeezed orange juice
  • Whole nutmeg, for grating
  • Twist of orange peel, for garnish

Directions:

Place the ice cubes in an old-fashioned glass, then add the grappa, Ramazzotti Amaro and the grapefruit and orange juices. Stir well. Grate a light dusting of nutmeg on top, then garnish with the orange peel.

Recipe Source:

Adapted from "The Grappa Handbook," by Marcin Miller (Quercus Communications, 2008).

Tested by Michael Taylor for The Washington Post.
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(Julia Ewan - The Washington Post)
Nutrition Facts
Information per serving
Calories: 141
% Daily Values*
Total Fat: n/a 0
Saturated Fat: n/a 0
Cholesterol: n/a 0
Sodium: 1mg0
Total Carbohydrates: 21g 7
Dietary Fiber: n/a 0
Sugar: 16g
Protein: 1g
*Percent Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Total Fat: Less than65g
Saturated Fat: Less than20g
Cholesterol: Less than300mg
Sodium:Less than2,400mg
Total Carbohydrates: 300g
Dietary Fiber: 25g

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