Garnish:
Flamed blood orange zest twist (discarded) and skewered Luxardo maraschino cherry
How to make:
SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into a chilled glass.
1 3/4 fl oz | Blended Scotch whisky |
1/2 fl oz | Bénédictine D.O.M. liqueur |
1/2 fl oz | Cherry Heering cherry brandy liqueur |
1/2 fl oz | Blood orange juice |
1/2 fl oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
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Review:
Reminiscent of a Blood and Sand with Bénédictine and lemon juice replacing sweet vermouth.
History:
Adapted from a recipe created by Marco Dionysos at Tres Agaves, San Francisco, USA and in memory of Johnny Cunningham (1957 - 2003), one of the world's all-time great Scottish fiddlers.
Nutrition:
One serving of Cunningham contains 227 calories.
Alcohol content:
- 1.8 standard drinks
- 21.94% alc./vol. (43.88° proof)
- 24.7 grams of pure alcohol
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