Behemoth

Serve in a Martini glass...
1½	fl oz	Bourbon whiskey
¾	fl oz	Creme de cacao liqueur (white)
1	fl oz	Martini Rosso sweet vermouth
¾	fl oz	Freshly squeezed lemon juice
½	fl oz	Sugar syrup (2 sugar to 1 water)
½	fl oz	Pasteurised egg white (optional)
2	dash	Peychaud's Aromatic Bitters (optional)

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How to make:

SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.

Garnish:

Lemon zest twist

Comment:

Tangy, citrus bourbon with a hint of chocolate.

About:

This 'monstrous beast' was created in 2004 by yours truly (Simon Difford).

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