Quintessential Royal

Quintessential Royal

Glass Old-fashioned glassBase WhiskeyMethod Stirred

Ingredients

3/4 ozScotch whisky
1 1/2 ozAmericano rosso
1/4 ozCynar
2 dashChocolate 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 cocoa powder rim.

Garnish

  • Cocoa powder rim

Flavor profile

BitterDrySpiritForwardCoffeeChocolateHerbalSophisticated
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