Night Tripper

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (1 ratings)

Photographed in an UB Koto Old Fashioned 30cl

Ingredients:
1 23 oz Evan Williams Bottled-In-Bond
12 oz Amaro (e.g. Averna)
14 oz Amaro (e.g. Ramazzotti)
14 oz Liquore Strega
2 dash Peychaud's or other Creole-style bitters
× 1 1 serving
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Prepare:

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

How to make:

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

Garnish:

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

Strength & taste guide:

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 9/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 7/10

Review:

Spirit-forward and bittersweet. As its name suggests, this cocktail is best enjoyed as a late-night tipple.

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History:

Adapted from a recipe created by Chris Hannah at Arnaud's French 75 in New Orleans and named after a local hero, jazz piano player, Dr. John, nicknamed the Night Tripper. This cocktail has become a signature cocktail at Jewel of the South in New Orleans, where Chris is a partner and bartender.

Nutrition:

One serving of Night Tripper contains 230 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 2 standard drinks
  • 34% alc./vol. (34° proof)
  • 27.4 grams of pure alcohol

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