Alba di Albicocca

INGREDIENTS:

2 oz bourbon

0.75 oz apricot nectar

0.5 oz maple syrup

2 dashes orange bitters

Ice sphere

Orange twist, for garnish

PREPARATION:

Combine 2 oz of bourbon, 0.75 oz of apricot nectar, 0.5 oz of maple syrup, and 2 dashes of orange bitters in a mixing glass filled with ice cubes. Stir gently for about 20-30 seconds until the mixture is well chilled and properly diluted.

Strain the mixture into an old-fashioned glass with a large ice sphere. Garnish with a long, elegant orange twist by expressing the oils over the glass before placing it on the rim.

Serve the Alba di Albicocca immediately, enjoying the rich, smooth flavors of bourbon, the sweet and fruity notes of apricot nectar, the warm sweetness of maple syrup, and the aromatic depth of orange bitters. This cocktail is perfect for a refined and warming experience.