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A Farewell to Arms No. 2

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (19)
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Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 fl oz Bourbon whiskey
1 fl oz Applejack brandy
1⁄2 fl oz Bénédictine D.O.M. liqueur
1⁄2 fl oz Lustau San Emilio Pedro Ximénez Sherry
2 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters

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How to make

Glass

Photographed in a Nude Bar/Giani Old Fashioned Cocktail Glass

Prepare

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

Method

  1. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  2. STRAIN into ice-filled glass (preferably over a large cube or chunk of block ice).

Garnish

  1. EXPRESS lemon 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 A Farewell to Arms No. 2 contains 215 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.9 standard drinks
  • 29.83% alc./vol. (59.65° proof)
  • 27.1 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

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 2018 by Will Lee, partner and beverage director at Grey Ghost in Detroit, Michigan. Created as a winter cocktail, Will told Wine Enthusiast magazine, "The spirit-driven nature of the cocktail is meant to warm your body."

Review

Herbal liqueur and pedro ximénez sherry enrich this riff on a classic Old Fashioned.

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Comments & Discussion

Loz Horner
A bit much for us.
score: 1
Jeffrey Moore
Late to the party on this one, but, this is a phenomenon drink. I was scared when I saw a full .5 oz of px with the sweet of DOM. I thought it would be too sweet. It isn't. I do, however, recommend a higher proof Bourbon (Wild Turkey 101, Old Forester 100, etc). The lemon peel & oil is essential as well. Everything you want in a nightcap.
score: 4
John CARR Premium Member
I got a lot of tobacco notes off this, I assume via the bourbon + PX. I’m not sure this will become a favourite, but certainly flavoursome. The applejack notes are in the background, tho present. Bourbon and PX are more dominant. Was glass of the lemon twist to keep things fresh.
score: 3
Simon Sedgley Premium Member
We didn't have Applejack Brandy but did have Calvados so we went with that. We also went with Black Walnut Bitters instead of Angostura to heighten the winter warming vibe. Absolutely delicious for us.
score: 4

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