Campari-Fennel Aperitif

Ingredients

1. Handful of fennel fronds, plus 1 small sprig for garnish
2. 3 lemon wheels
3. 2 ounces dry sparkling wine
4. 3/4 ounce Campari
5. 1/2 ounce simple syrup (see Note)
6. Ice
7. One 2-inch-long strip of lemon peel

1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the fennel fronds with the lemon wheels, sparkling wine, Campari and simple syrup. Muddle 20 times. Add ice and shake well. Strain into an ice-filled rocks glass. Squeeze the lemon peel over the drink and add it to the glass. Garnish with the fennel sprig and serve.