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Hat Trick
© Wendell T. Webber

Hat Trick

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Joe Fee, of Fee Brothers syrup and bitters company, gave Jeff Grdinich a bottle of his new rhubarb bitters in 2008. Grdinich concocted this drink with it. The name is a tribute to Mr. Fee, who is known for tipping his ever-present fedora in greeting.

cocktails Glassware Guide

  1. Ice
  2. 1 1/2 ounces amontillado Sherry
  3. 1 ounce Aperol (bitter orange Italian aperitif)
  4. 2 dashes of Fee Brothers rhubarb bitters or orange bitters, plus 1 dash for garnish
  5. 1 1/2 ounces chilled Prosecco
  6. 1 lemon twist wrapped around a pick, for garnish (optional)
  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the sherry, Aperol and 2 dashes of bitters and shake well. Strain into a chilled flute. Top with the Prosecco and garnish with a dash of bitters and the lemon twist.