No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Iron Cross
Measurements in:
Serves:
| 2/3 fl oz | Metaxa 12 Stars |
| 2/3 fl oz | Straight rye whiskey (100 proof /50% alc./vol.) |
| 2/3 fl oz | Bourbon whiskey |
| 2/3 fl oz | Ferro China Baliva |
| 1/6 fl oz | Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water) 65.0°Brix |
How to make
Glass
Photographed in an UB Koto Old Fashioned 30cl
Prepare
- Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist.
Method
- STIR all ingredients with ice.
- STRAIN into ice-filled glass (preferably over a large cube or chunk of block ice).
Garnish
- EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
Flavour Profile
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Health & Nutrition
Nutrition:
One serving of Iron Cross contains 202 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.8 standard drinks
- 28.93% alc./vol. (57.86° proof)
- 24.6 grams of pure alcohol
Review
I started with a Ferra China take on a Sazerac and six experimental cocktails later, ended up with this more iron-influenced Old Fashioned. I enjoyed the journey, and where it led me.
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Fruity, yet spirit-forward. Looking at the ingredients, this cocktail should be very sweet. It is rich, but it is surprising how the dilution from...
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