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Hard Start

A modern cocktail featuring bourbon, Aperol, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup. Bitter, sweet, and complex.

Ingredients

  • Bourbon2 oz
  • Aperol0.75 oz
  • Lemon juice0.75 oz
  • Simple syrup0.5 oz

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Instructions

  1. 1Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice
  2. 2Shake vigorously for 15 seconds
  3. 3Double strain into a chilled coupe glass
  4. 4Garnish with a lemon twist
Glassware
Coupe glass
Technique
shake
Servings
1
Garnish
Lemon twist
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The Hard Start is a modern cocktail that showcases the perfect balance of bourbon, bitter Aperol, and bright lemon juice. It's a perfect example of contemporary cocktail culture.

Source: Modern cocktail