Rebennack No. 1
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Rebennack No. 1
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| 1 1⁄2 oz | Straight rye whiskey (100 proof /50% alc./vol.) |
| 3⁄4 oz | Amaro (e.g. Averna) |
| 1⁄4 oz | Rhum Clément Créole Shrubb liqueur |
| 2 dash | Peychaud's or other Creole-style bitters |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill an Old-fashioned glass.
- Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.
- STIR all ingredients with ice.
- STRAIN into ice-filled glass (preferably over a large cube or chunk of block ice).
- EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
Spirit-forward with heavy herbal flavours lifted by zesty orange.
Variant:
History:
Adapted from a recipe created by Chris Hannah at Arnaud's French 75 Bar in New Orleans, USA and named during the 2010 Mardi Gras when be served the cocktail to singer and song writer Mac Rebennack (a.k.a. Dr. John) at a Krewe de Vieux event.
Nutrition:
One serving of Rebennack No. 1 contains 193 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.8 standard drinks
- 33.62% alc./vol. (33.62° proof)
- 25.4 grams of pure alcohol
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Leaning into the Caribbean theme by adding 10ml allspice dram balanced the drink nicely.