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African Flower
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African Flower
Glass:
Serve in an Old-fashioned glass
| 2 fl oz | Bourbon whiskey |
| 1⁄6 fl oz | Amaro (e.g. CioCiaro) |
| 1⁄6 fl oz | De Kuyper Brown Crème de Cacao |
| 2 dash | Orange Bitters by Angostura |
| 1 swath | Orange peel |
Garnish: Orange zest twist
How to make:
STIR (<a href="/encyclopedia/3824/cocktails/regal-shake-and-regal-stir">regal stir</a>) all ingredients with ice and strain into ice-filled glass (preferably over a large cube or chunk of block ice).
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
Bourbon-forward and lightly bittersweet with zesty citrus freshness.
Variations/similar cocktails:
History:
Adapted from a recipe created circa 2008 by Becky McFalls at Little Branch in New York City, USA.
Alcohol content:
We don't have enough information to calculate the alc./vol., but based on known ingredients, this recipe contains at least:
- 23.4 grams of pure alcohol
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