A bright saffron-infused aperitif with bitter orange and sparkling tonic.

Swapping a saffron syrup in for plain simple syrup gives the classic Americano's bitter-sweet base a warm, almost savory undertone that plays surprisingly well against Campari's orange bitterness — it's a small change that shifts the whole drink without touching the core proportions.

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Ingredients:

• 1 ounce – Campari
• 1 ounce – Sweet Vermouth
• 1/2 ounce – Saffron Citrus Syrup (see sub-recipe)
• 2 ounces – Tonic Water
• 1, expressed – Orange Peel

Speciality Items:

• Ice Mold
• Fine Strainer
• Orange Peeler

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Steps:

1. Build Campari, sweet vermouth, and Saffron Citrus Syrup over ice.
2. Top with tonic water.
3. Stir lightly and express orange peel over the surface.

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