Big Boss
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Big Boss
Photographed in an UB Koto Old Fashioned 30cl
| 1 1⁄2 oz | Straight rye whiskey (100 proof /50% alc./vol.) |
| 1⁄2 oz | Disaronno amaretto |
| 4 drop | Bob's Vanilla bitters |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill an Old-fashioned glass.
- Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.
- STIR all ingredients with ice.
- STRAIN into ice-filled glass (preferably over a large cube or chunk of block ice).
- EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
A Godfather made with bourbon is "The Boss" so it stands to reason that with bottled-in-bond rye, it is the Big Boss.
Variant:
For Dukes of Hazzard fans, when made with bacon fat-washed rye whiskey this becomes a 'Big Boss Hogg'
History:
Created in April 2021 by yours truly.
Nutrition:
One serving of Big Boss contains 156 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.5 standard drinks
- 35.08% alc./vol. (35.08° proof)
- 21.1 grams of pure alcohol
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