Big Boss

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UB Koto Old Fashioned 30cl
Ingredients:
1 1/2 fl oz Straight rye whiskey (100 proof /50% alc./vol.)
1/2 fl oz Disaronno amaretto
4 drop Bob's Vanilla bitters
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Read about cocktail measures and measuring.

How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill an Old-fashioned glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.
  3. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  4. STRAIN into ice-filled glass (preferably over a large cube or chunk of block ice).
  5. EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Strength & taste guide:


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
  • 35.02% alc./vol. (70.04° proof)
  • 21.1 grams of pure alcohol
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