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The Aftermath
Measurements in:
Serves:
| 1 1⁄2 fl oz | Peated single malt whisky |
| 1⁄2 fl oz | Carpano Antica Formula Vermouth (chilled) |
| 1⁄2 fl oz | Amaro (e.g. Averna) |
| 8 drop | Chocolate bitters |
| 2 drop | Saline solution (20g sea salt to 80g water) or merest pinch of s |
How to make
Glass
Photographed in a Bobo Shakerato
Prepare
- Select and pre-chill a NICK & NORA GLASS.
- No garnish to prepare.
Method
Garnish
- Serve naked, without garnish.
Flavour Profile
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Health & Nutrition
Nutrition:
One serving of The Aftermath contains 173 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.5 standard drinks
- 25.57% alc./vol. (51.15° proof)
- 20.7 grams of pure alcohol
Allergens:
Recipe contains the following allergens:
- Vermouth rosso alla vaniglia (e.g. Antica Formula) — Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
History
Adapted from a recipe created in 2006 by Robin Nie at his Bar toast, Dali Old Town, China.
Original recipe from Bar toast, Dali Old Town, China, July 2026
45 ml Ardbeg Uigeadail Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
15 ml Carpano Antica Formula Sweet Vermouth
15 ml Amaro Averna
2 dashes Chocolate Bitters
1 drop Peated Sea Salt Saline Solution (10% ratio)
Method: Stir over large, high-density ice for 25-30 revolutions (adjust slightly higher due to high ABV to achieve texture and dilution). Strain into a pre-chilled Nick & Nora glass.
No garnish to preserve the pure aroma.
A modern deconstruction of the classic Rob Roy. This expression is crafted to maximize and unearth the deep, dark Sherry complexities of Ardbeg Uigeadail, utilizing bittersweet herbal layers to balance and tame its wild, untamed peat smoke. A single drop of saline solution sharpens the structural contrast, bringing immense precision to a heavy-hitting silhouette.
Review
Most bartenders would stir this cocktail, as per Robin's original recipe. However, when shaken, this cocktail develops an attractive foamy head and a creamy texture, with dilution taming the peaty malt.
$6.91 per cocktail*
Makes a minimum of 16.5 cocktails.
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