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Mean Fiddler

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (41)
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 fl oz Single pot still Irish whiskey
3/4 fl oz Green Chartreuse (or alternative herbal liqueur)
3/4 fl oz Strucchi Rosso Vermouth
1/2 fl oz Peated single malt whisky
1/2 fl oz Italian red bitter liqueur
1/6 fl oz Monin Cinnamon Syrup
2 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters

How to make

Glass

Photographed in a Speakeasy Nick & Nora 4.75oz

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a NICK & NORA GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of Luxardo Maraschino Cherry.

Method

  1. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  2. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. Garnish with maraschino cherry.

Flavour Profile

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

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Mean Fiddler contains 265 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 2.2 standard drinks
  • 27.7% alc./vol. (55.39° proof)
  • 30.7 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

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History

Adapted from a recipe created in 2015 by Jack McGarry at the Dead Rabbit, New York City, USA.

Jack originally based this cocktail on Green Spot single pot still Irish whiskey.

Review

A riff on a classic Tipperary, with Islay single malt and Italian red bitter liqueur adding complexity.

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Comments & Discussion

Mookie Premium Member
Went with Redbreast 12 and Talisker 10 - the first sip was dominated by campari, but it felt well balanced after that. I'm curious though, is this the right picture? Mine was much darker
score: 2
A J Wilson Premium Member
I didn’t have cinnamon syrup on hand so I used falernum. Worked a treat! I would say this resembles a more refined version of the 100 Year Old Cigar, which I also like.
score: 1
Alex Grieb
Very heavy, very powerful flavours that are well matched. Smoky, bitter, herbal, warming. I omitted the syrup and just added cinnamon tincture instead and it was still a tad sweet even for my taste.
score: 2
william dennehy
Whoowee, I found this way too sweet. Maybe I'm sensitive as I love Chartreuse but thisway too sugary for me.
score: 1
Tim Wills
Well this was a surprise. The only Irish whisky I had was Connemara peated so I used 45mls of that instead of the 30mls of Irish + 15mls of peated scotch. Vermouth was antica formula. Extremely complex yet well balanced drink, not to smoky or peaty either. Just a tiny bit too sweet, would try without the simple syrup next time.
score: 1
william dennehy
Whoa. this thing is a juggernaut. I don't like Campari but I do love Green Chartreuse so... I tried it and I like it. It's strong but subtle. I think it's an elegant late night or out at at fancy restaurant kind of cocktail. Don't drink on an empty stomach!
score: 3
JACQUELINE KIRK
Controversial statement: I accidentally forgot the sweet vermouth when I made this yesterday, and actually preferred it to the original :D Boozy bien sûr but really nice!
score: 4