Bad Day Bitter Martini

1. Prepare the Ice

Take 2 cups of ice cubes, wrap them in a clean towel, and gently crush them on your counter. This step is brief but important, as crushed ice will chill your drink more effectively.

2. Mix Ingredients

In a Boston-style cocktail shaker, combine the crushed ice with 2½ ounces of London dry gin and ½ ounce of Amaro Montenegro. Stir this mixture for about 15 seconds. This technique gently chills the drink without overly diluting it, ensuring a crisp and refreshing experience. You'll know it's ready when you see a frosty sheen on the outside of the shaker.

3. Serve the Martini

Pour the chilled concoction into a martini glass. Take a fresh strip of grapefruit peel and garnish your drink with it. Serve immediately, savoring the blend of the gin's botanicals with the bittersweet warmth of Amaro Montenegro.