The 30-Second Rule

Ingredients

• 2 oz cognac
• 0.5 oz Campari
• 0.5 oz sweet vermouth
• 0.25 oz demerara syrup
• 2 dashes orange bitters

Instructions

1. 1Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice.
2. 2Stir for 45 seconds — no shortcuts, like a proper Negroni variation.
3. 3Strain into a chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass.
4. 4Express a large orange peel over the surface and discard.
5. 5Serve neat — no garnish, no distractions, just like Neil McCauley's apartment.