The Armada

Prep Time 3 mins
Assembly Time 2 mins
Total Time 5 mins
Description

Author: Lynnette Marrero
Location: New York City, NY, USA
Year Created: 2010

The Armada flips the classic Negroni on its head by letting Campari take center stage, pairing it with cream sherry, tequila, and grapefruit for a bittersweet cocktail with tangy citrus and nutty depth.

Base Spirit: Wine, Tequila
Method: Stirred
Serving Size: 1

Ingredients
  • 1.5 fl oz Campari
  • 1 fl oz Cream Sherry
  • 0.75 fl oz Tequila Blanco
  • 1 Grapefruit Twist
Method
  1. 1

    Add Campari, sherry, and tequila to a mixing glass.

  2. 2

    Fill mixing glass with cubed ice.

  3. 3

    Using a bar spoon, stir for 30-45 seconds until well-chilled and slightly diluted.

  4. 4

    Using a julep strainer, strain into a Nick & Nora glass.

  5. 5

    Express grapefruit twist over top of the glass.

  6. 6

    Garnish with grapefruit twist.

Find this recipe online: https://novelnightcaps.com/recipe/the-armada-cocktail/