Smoke and Mirrors #2

Smoke and Mirrors #2 image
Serve in
a Coupe glass...
2 shot Islay single malt Scotch whisky
¾ shot De Kuyper XO Apricot Brandy BUY
¼ shot Amaro liqueur
2 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters BUY
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How to make:

STIR all ingredients with ice and strain into chilled glass.

Garnish:

Lemon zest twist

Comment:

A hardcore but sublime drink. Beware - accurate proportions make or break this drink.

Origin:

Adapted from a drink discovered in 2010 at Raines Lay Rooms, New York City, USA.

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