Modern Classic

Dark and Handsome

Name: Dark and Handsome
Yield: 1 cocktail
Ingredients: 45 ml Dark rum; 30 ml Sweet vermouth; 15 ml Amaro Averna; 2 dashes Orange bitters

Served in an old-fashioned glass

Ingredients

45 ml Dark rum
30 ml Sweet vermouth
15 ml Amaro Averna
2 dashes Orange bitters

Preparation

Stir all ingredients with ice and strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.

Garnish

Orange peel

Origin story

The Dark and Handsome cocktail is a modern creation that showcases the versatility of dark rum and amaro, emerging in cocktail bars in the 21st century. Its name and rich flavors highlight a blend of classic and contemporary influences in mixology.