Gift of Dionysus
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June 25, 2024
The Gift of Dionysus is a cocktail meant to be savoured in moments of joy and celebration, invoking the spirit of one of mythology’s most vibrant deities. Spirit-forward, sparkling & fruity, and following an equal parts recipe, this cocktail is easy to execute & even easier to enjoy.
Recipe: Dimitri Nikoletsos (Toronto, Ontario)
Photo: Reece Sims
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The inspiration behind this cocktail, as explained by bartender Dimitri Nikoletsos in Toronto, Ontario, “with my cousin Danny’s graduation coming up, I wanted to make a cocktail to celebrate him, and his namesake, the Greek god of festivity, wine-making, and pleasure (also ritual madness). Gift of Dionysus is fruity, and effervescent, the perfect hot day drink. Bourbon adding depth and complexity to the cocktail while not overpowering it’s delightfully refreshing profile.”
Gift of Dionysus
Recipe by Dimitri Nikoletsos (Toronto, Ontario)Difficulty: EasyFlavor Camps: Boozy, Fruity, Sparkling
Ingredients
1 part Bourbon
1 part Lillet Rose
1 part Aperol
3 parts Prosecco
Garnish: Lemon Twist
Directions
- Add Bourbon, Lillet Rose, and Aperol into a large highball glass filled with ice.
- Top with Prosecco, stir lightly, then garnish with an expressed lemon twist.
Notes
- This cocktail is one of the finalist recipes in our June 2024 Cocktail Challenge.
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