Friends and Neighbors Cocktail

Let’s make a cocktail, friends and neighbors!

The Friends and Neighbors Cocktail is a bold and herbal twist on the classic negroni, crafted by Eric Foster of Orlando, Florida’s renowned Cask and Larder restaurant. This innovative cocktail, which has been featured in SAVEUR Magazine, showcases a unique balance of flavors, highlighted by an anise-forward finish that sets it apart. With its blend of herbal and citrus notes, this drink offers a refined yet approachable experience, making it a perfect choice for those who appreciate a sophisticated take on a timeless favorite.

Ingredients:

• 3⁄4 oz. Aperol
• 3⁄4 oz. Lillet Blanc
• 3⁄4 oz. Suze (gentian liqueur)
• 3⁄4 oz. absinthe

Directions:

1. Combine Aperol, Lillet, and Suze in a cocktail shaker filled with ice; stir, then strain into an ice-filled rocks glass. In a separate glass filled with ice, mix absinthe until it turns milky-white, then float over cocktails.

Cheers, my Friends & Neighbors!