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The Edge

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (45)
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 fl oz Bourbon whiskey
1/2 fl oz Straight rye whiskey (100 proof /50% alc./vol.)
1/2 fl oz Licor 43 Original liqueur
1/3 fl oz Monin Almond (Orgeat) Syrup
1/4 fl oz Adriatico Amaretto Liqueur
5/6 fl oz Whipping cream
1 dash Mole bitters

How to make

Glass

Photographed in an UB Retro Coupe Gold 7.75oz

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of grated nutmeg.

Method

  1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. Dust with freshly grated nutmeg.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 9/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 6/10

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of The Edge contains 251 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.6 standard drinks
  • 19.95% alc./vol. (39.89° proof)
  • 22 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

  • Orgeat (almond) sugar syrup (2:1) — Nuts
  • Whipping cream — Dairy
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Review

Creamy nutty vanilla whiskey with a hint of cleansing spice.

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Comments & Discussion

Caspian Berggren Premium Member
I accidentally swapped the rye and bourbon and I honestly think that's even better. The rye spice marries with the liqueurs in a beautiful way without ever getting lost.
score: 2
Peter M Premium Member
This was delicious. Definitely bourbon-forward, but not super boozy. Not overly creamy, either. Everything else kind of blends together into a subtle flavorful blend that enhances the creamy bourbon with maybe the bitters being the most noticeable ingredient, but still subtly so . Made with a 50/50 mix of Wild Turkey 101 & 81 bourbon, Wild Turkey 101 Rye, Licor 43, Liber & Co Almond Orgeat, Disaronno, & Bittermens Xocolatl Mole bitters.
score: 1
Simon Schmalbein
A really awesome dessert drink that more people should try. Its complex and creamy. Only the Rye is somehow lost and unnoticable.
score: 1
Herbert Brant
Absolutely brilliant. Bright flavors with an ample "kick", and a creamy texture. It's definitely a special-occasion cocktail, but I'll have to indulge myself a little more often than that!
score: 2
Simon Bradley
Surprisingly complex for an Alexander-type cocktail, but it all works really well. The chocolate bitters really help draw out the finish. Splendid.
score: 2
G. M. Genovese Premium Member
One of the more interesting, sensory-evolving cocktails I've tried in awhile. Made just one, but I'm eager to try this again... Immediately wanted to tweak the specs until I let it pass over my palate a few times and mindfully observed the flavor changes. Used a bottled-in-bond bourbon in addition to a similar rye. Would prefer to have used a more quality amaretto... All of the drink's core components stand out. Really not necessary to adjust measurements. Kind of impressed. (22 Jan 2023, 2:07p)
score: 4