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Archdeacon

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Discerning Drinkers (19)
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Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 fl oz Overproof aged pot still rum (high-ester 4-6 years old)
1 fl oz Crossfire Hurricane Jamaican Rum
3⁄4 fl oz Amaro (e.g. Averna)
1⁄4 fl oz Cynar or other carciofo amaro
1 dash Tiki bitters

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How to make

Glass

Photographed in an UB Koto Old Fashioned 30cl

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.

Method

  1. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  2. STRAIN into ice-filled glass.

Garnish

  1. EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Archdeacon contains 236 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 2.1 standard drinks
  • 33.03% alc./vol. (66.07° proof)
  • 29.9 grams of pure alcohol

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

History

Adapted from a recipe created in 2024 by J. E. Clapham of Clapham Cocktails. As Mr Clapham says, "Not to be confused with the Archbishop, an equally-beguiling rum drink created by the Attaboy in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Review

Spirit-forward, characterful rum-laced and bittersweet with notes of herbal toffee and fudge.

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Comments & Discussion

Johan Ekström
Made it with Papalin 7 as a sub for the jamaicans, also served it straight up which helped it open up. This is a great one!
score: 1
Chris Brislawn
Took P. Schiano's finding to heart since Averna tends to dominate whatever else is in the drink and replaced the Averna with Ramazzotti, which plays nicely with the expressed orange twist. Used Smith & Cross and Appleton Estate 8-year-old Reserve, Bittermens Tiki bitters. We both enjoyed the interplay of dark, rich, caramel-y flavors, with just enough bitterness to keep it balanced. Would probably also be good with China-China amaro.
score: 0
Paul Schiano
The funk and the amaros do not play nice together. Almost a drain pour.
score: 0
Chris Brislawn
Try it with a less domineering amaro than Averna and perhaps a less funky blended rum than whatever you used. You might also dial down the Cynar to 1 tsp. We really liked this.
score: 0

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