Improved Whiskey Cocktail

Improved Whiskey Cocktail

Glass Old-fashioned glassBase WhiskeyMethod Stirred

Ingredients

1 ozRye whiskey
1 ozBourbon whiskey
1 barspoonMaraschino liqueur
1/2 barspoonAbsinthe
1 barspoonGomme syrup
1 dashBoker's bitters

Instructions

  1. Chill an old-fashioned glass.
  2. Add all ingredients to a mixing glass.
  3. Add ice and stir until well chilled (15–30 seconds).
  4. Strain over fresh ice into the chilled glass.
  5. Garnish with a lemon peel twist.

Garnish

  • Lemon peel twist

Flavor profile

BitterSpiritForwardSweetCitrusHerbalElegantSophisticated
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