The Southern Alliance

The Southern Alliance

Glass Old-fashioned glassBase BrandyMethod Stirred

Ingredients

1 1/2 ozBrandy
3/4 ozVermouth Amaro
1/2 ozApricot liqueur
1/2 barspoonBalsamic vinegar
1 dashPlum 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 an orange peel twist and a maraschino cherry.

Garnish

  • Orange peel twist
  • Maraschino cherry

Flavor profile

BitterFruitySourSpiritForwardSweetCitrusHerbalRefreshingSophisticated
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