This Eeyore’s Requiem is a delicious and complex cocktail featuring gin, orange bitters, Campari, Fernet Branca, and Cynar. Post my contain affiliate links.
I am just going to have to admit that our liquor cabinet has now spread to 3 different locations. That’s what happens when you start buying all the speciality liquors. Some of the specialty liquors are only used occasionally and we probably would have been better off ignoring them. Others, however turned out to be favorites, like Campari and Aperol.
My point is that when it came time to make a cocktail featuring gin, Campari, Cynar, orange bitters
After doing some research I found that this cocktail was created by Toby Maloney of Chicago’s Violet Hour. Is the perfect Valentine’s cocktail with it’s deep red color, which would make it also great for the holidays. This is such an interesting mix of flavors. Campari brings it’s dark bitterness from an infusion of herbs and fruits. Cynar is an artichoke based bittersweet liqueur. Fernet Branca is another bitter liqueur made with 27 herbs! You would think putting these all together would give you a drink so bitter it would be undrinkable. On the contrary, they blend so beautifully, you get this wonderfully complex cocktail. I may have had three on test tasting day!!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 ounces Campari
- 1/2 ounce Gin
- 1/4 ounce Cynar
- 1/4 ounce Fernet Branca
- 15 drops of orange bitters
- 3 orange twists
Instructions
- Fill a mixing glass with ice. Add the Campari, gin, Cynar, Fernet Branca and bitters. Stir to combine. Strain into a cocktail glass. Squeeze the orange twists above the glass to release the oils.
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Oh my. I am so glad I found your blog. My husband and I love to try new cocktails and beverages and this recipe is one classy baby.
Dear Pam, what a sophisticated drink and I really love the name. Beautiful shots…so moody and fitting. Cheers!
Sounds really good! The color is striking – beautiful!
Your liquor collection sounds even more fun than mine, so I guess I’ll need to get some Cynar and Fernet branca! Your drink and photo are beautiful.
You are bad for my booze budget…now I’m tempted to go buy another liqueur! And I absolutely love your stunning and dramatic photos for this post!
–G
Yay! Love that the Blood Orange Martinis were a hit! This drink looks AMAZING! I just got into bitters!! I have even been using them in mocktails…
Looks delicious!!
Thanks for sharing at Funtastic Friday!
I love Campari and angostura! Beautiful cocktail..perfect for Valentines. Thanks for joining us at #SaucySaturdays . Pinned!
I love the name of this cocktail, Pam and I am so intrigued by the ingredients! Thank you for sharing it with us at the Hearth and Soul Hop. I’ve featured this post at this week’s hop, live on my blog now. Have a wonderful week!
I love this Pam! I love reading about cocktails on your blog because I learn so much 🙂 I definitely want to give this cocktail a go and I agree that it looks perfect for Valentines Day! Sharing!
Hope to see you again at #SaucySaturdays!
I’m not much of a liquor drinker (bad things happen if I don’t stick with wine or beer), but this looks gorgeous. And I had to giggle at the title! I would love it if you shared this at the Happy Now Link Up where we like to share things that spread happiness. (and who wouldn’t be happy after one-or three- of these!)
Pam, I’ve never heard of this drink. Sounds intriguing and it is so pretty! Would love to try one before investing in Campari, Cynar and Fernet Branca. Maybe I’ll see what friends have in their liquor cabinets and take home samples! 😀