Garnish:
Luxardo maraschino cherry
How to make:
STIR all ingredients with ice and fine strain into ice-filled glass (preferably over a chunk of block ice).
| 1 fl oz | Cognac (brandy) |
| 1/2 fl oz | Straight rye whiskey (100 proof / 50% alc./vol.) |
| 1/3 fl oz | Crème de noyau liqueur |
| 1/3 fl oz | Luxardo Maraschino liqueur |
| 1/3 fl oz | Disaronno amaretto |
| 2 dash | Angostura Aromatic Bitters |
Read about cocktail measures and measuring.
Review:
A riff on a Godfather that's spirituous and delicately sweet almond with faint cherry fruit followed by a surprisingly dry finish.
Variant:
Kernel of Truth by Michael Lazar (AKA Mr. Manhattan) and discovered on his Stirred Not Shaken blog. Michael's original recipe calls for 2oz Wild Turkey rye, ½oz homemade crème de noyaux and ¼ maraschino.
History:
Created in February 2019 by yours truly at the Cabinet Room, London, England.
Nutrition:
One serving of Fruity Godchild contains 189 calories.
Alcohol content:
- 1.7 standard drinks
- 32.25% alc./vol. (64.5° proof)
- 24.4 grams of pure alcohol
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