ABCDEF Cocktail

The taste is complex as expected with these ingredients. The gin functions as the base, with a slightly modified flavor, in a way somewhat malty, almost like Genever, probably due to the addition of pisco. The main bitter component, Aperol, is lighter than the typical bitter cocktail, making for a nice color and lighter flavor which goes well with dry Dolin vermouth. The Campari and Fernet serve almost more as bitters, although they add significant flavor to the cocktail, vying for your attention, over the light Martini like undertones of this cocktail. Aperol 0.5 oz Gin (traditionally Beefeater) 1.5 oz Campari 0.25 oz Dolin Dry Vermouth 0.75 oz Pisco (traditionally Encanto) 0.5 oz Fernet-Branca 1 barspoon Stir with ice, strain into cocktail glasses