The Book of Kells

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Serve in
a Snifter glass...
1½ shot Teeling Small Batch Irish whiskey BUY
¾ shot Martell VSOP Médaillon cognac BUY
¾ shot Martini Rosso vermouth BUY
⅕ shot Benedictine D.O.M. BUY
2 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters BUY
2 dash Peychaud's aromatic bitters
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How to make:

STIR all ingredients with ice and strain into chilled glass.

Garnish:

Lime zest twist

Comment:

A Vieux Carré with more whiskey than cognac, and we’re talking Irish whiskey rather than rye or bourbon.

Origin:

Created in 2015 by John Marshall at Melaza Bistro, Woodstock, Vermont, USA.

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