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The Gilded Sunset

5 from 1 vote
This drink is a refreshing balance of citrus brightness and botanical bitterness, elevated by a luxurious texture.
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Ingredients Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz Bourbon (or Gin, if you prefer it crisper)
  • ¾ oz Aperol
  • ¾ oz Fresh Lemon Juice

Notes

  1. The Dry Shake: Add all ingredients into a cocktail shaker without ice. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds. This builds that signature thick, white foam you see in the photo.
  2. The Wet Shake: Add plenty of ice to the shaker and shake again for another 10–15 seconds until the tin is frost-cold.
  3. The Strain: Fine-strain the mixture into a chilled rocks glass (bonus points if it has a gold rim like yours!).
  4. The Finish: Allow the foam to settle for a moment so it creates that clean "line" between the liquid and the froth.
Tip: If you want that exact "sunset" hue, ensure you are using a bright red-orange aperitif like Aperol or Campari.