Half-True

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A layered drink where the top half reveals a vibrant apple cider note while the bottom half offers deep amaro complexity—hinting at 'not the half of it'. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together Amaro Nonino, Apple cider, Grenadine for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 145 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 145 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pour 0.75 oz Amaro Nonino into a chilled old fashioned glass. Gently layer 1.5 oz apple cider over the back of a spoon to float it on top.
  2. Step 2: Slowly drizzle 0.25 oz grenadine down the side of the glass to create a distinct bottom layer. Do not stir—allow the layers to remain separate.
  3. Step 3: Garnish with a single cinnamon stick, resting it diagonally across the glass so the tip touches the bottom and the top extends above the rim.

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