Quill Recipe

By
Nick Caruana
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Nick Caruana
Nick Caruana is a drinks writer and author of The Straight Up, a blog dedicated to classic cocktails. 
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Updated Aug. 29, 2018
quill cocktail
Nick Caruana

This classic twist on a Negroni adds in some absinthe to bring great herbal and light anise flavor that lingers in the background.

Recipe Details

Quill Recipe

Active 2 mins
Total 2 mins
Serves 1 serving

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce gin

  • 1 ounce Campari

  • 1 ounce sweet vermouth

  • 1/4 ounce absinthe

  • Orange twist, for garnish

Directions

  1. Fill a mixing glass 2/3 full with ice. Add gin, Campari, sweet vermouth, and absinthe. Stir until well chilled, about 20 seconds.

  2. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with orange twist and serve.

Special equipment

Mixing Glass, barspoon, strainer, cocktail glass, citrus peeler

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
215 Calories
0g Fat
13g Carbs
0g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Amount per serving
Calories 215
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 3mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 13g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 0g
Vitamin C 4mg 20%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 35mg 1%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)