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Hell's Kitchen

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (38)
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 1/2 fl oz Straight rye whiskey (100 proof /50% alc./vol.)
1/2 fl oz Bittersweet orange-red aperitivo
1/2 fl oz Strucchi Rosso Vermouth (chilled)
1/4 fl oz Amaro (e.g. Averna)
2 dash Fee Brothers Cherry bitters

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 (preferably over a large cube or chunk of block ice).

Garnish

  1. EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
  2. SMOKE (ideally with cherry wood) before serving.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 8/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 6/10

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Hell's Kitchen contains 183 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.6 standard drinks
  • 27.28% alc./vol. (54.56° proof)
  • 22.7 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

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History

Adapted from a cocktail created in 2018 and served at Gordon Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen in Las Vegas.

Review

A smoked Little Italy and Paper Plane mashup.

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Gallery

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Comments & Discussion

Simon Sedgley Premium Member
Returning to this, we decided to serve it straight up in a Nick and Nora glass. We think it fits snugly therein, the glass complements the elegance of the drink and dilution from melting ice is best avoided here.
score: 1
Kevin Haynes Premium Member
I had an idea this would be yummy, but it was even more delicious than I expected. This has gone up to my top favorites list and might become my favorite way to enjoy Aperol and maybe even rye!
score: 1
Steven
Whether you are looking for a Manhattan or an old fashioned riff, this has you covered. It might also be the very first drink I’ve had that was improved by smoking.
score: 2
Simon Sedgley Premium Member
Hopefully a Cuban cigar. Many drinks are improved by a dance with one of those.
score: 1
Simon Sedgley Premium Member
This reminded us a bit of the "Old Money No.2". Similarly smooth and elegant. Maybe the creator caught the cook staff down below in a 'chill' mood.
score: 1