Behemoth

Behemoth image
Serve in
a Martini glass...
1½ shot Bourbon whiskey
¾ shot De Kuyper White creme de cacao
1 shot Martini Rosso vermouth BUY
¾ shot Freshly squeezed lemon juice
½ shot Sugar syrup (2 sugar to 1 water)
½ fresh 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.

Origin:

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

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SHAKE all ingredients

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