

Ingredients
1 1/2 ozScotch whisky
3/4 ozPedro Ximénez sherry
1/2 ozGentian liqueur
1 inchVanilla pod
1 dashChocolate bitters
Instructions
- Chill an old-fashioned glass.
- Add all ingredients to a mixing glass.
- Add ice and stir until well chilled (15–30 seconds).
- Strain over fresh ice into the chilled glass.
- Garnish with an orange peel twist and a cinnamon stick.
Garnish
- Orange peel twist
- Cinnamon stick
Flavor profile
BitterSpiritForwardSweetCitrusCoffeeChocolateSpicySophisticated
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