Italia Libera
Published June 21, 2011
Andrew Scrivani for The New York Times
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Ingredients
1 ounce overproof (150-proof alcohol) white rum
1 ounce amaro
¼ ounce lemon juice
¾ ounce simple syrup
Chilled seltzer
1 lime wedge, for garnish
Preparation
- Step 1
Combine the rum, amaro, lemon juice and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker, fill with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a highball glass over fresh ice, top with seltzer and garnish with the lime wedge.
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I made this with "Amaro del Capo" and Jamaican wright and nephew overproof rum. The amaro I used is sweet and has some cola notes.
This drink is a great substitute for Cuba libres.
You can play with the ratios. Next time I'll use more lime and maybe change the booze ratios with a little more amaro and less rum.
Delightful! I just used Bacardi and it was still amazing! Light and refreshing..feels like something I could drink at any time.
It was great with Averna and a Diplimatico With Rum- not overproof, but increased the rum quantity 25%. Delicious.
I made this with "Amaro del Capo" and Jamaican wright and nephew overproof rum. The amaro I used is sweet and has some cola notes.
This drink is a great substitute for Cuba libres.
You can play with the ratios. Next time I'll use more lime and maybe change the booze ratios with a little more amaro and less rum.