Eclipse Negroni

Experience a celestial twist on the classic Negroni with the Eclipse Negroni, a long cocktail that captures the essence of an eclipse, merging light and dark in a harmonious blend. This cocktail offers the bitterness of gin, the sweet candied orange of Cointreau, and a few special ingredients to lengthen and enhance the experience. It is served in a highball glass to accentuate the layers of flavors. Ingredients: - 1.5 oz Gin - 1 oz Cointreau - 1 oz Sweet Vermouth - 0.5 oz Lemon Juice, freshly squeezed - 0.5 oz Simple Syrup - 2 oz Club Soda - 1 Dash Orange Bitters - 1 Egg White (optional for a frothier texture) - Garnish: Orange wheel or twist, and a Maraschino cherry Instructions: 1. If using, add the egg white to a shaker and give it a dry shake (without ice) to aerate it and create a frothy texture. 2. Add the gin, Cointreau, sweet vermouth, lemon juice, simple syrup, and orange bitters to the shaker with ice. 3. Shake well until the cocktail is chilled and properly mixed. 4. Strain the mixture into a highball glass filled with ice. 5. Gently pour the club soda on top to maintain a layered effect. 6. Garnish with an orange wheel or twist and a Maraschino cherry on a cocktail stick. 7. Serve with a stirrer on the side so the drinker can blend the 'eclipse' as they desire. The Eclipse Negroni is a bright and refreshing long cocktail that's perfect for an afternoon soiree or a sophisticated evening under the stars. The egg white is optional, but it adds a smooth texture and a visual flair reminiscent of the celestial event it's named after. Enjoy the interplay of juniper, citrus, and herbal notes as they dance across your palate.