African Flower
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African Flower
Serve in an Old-fashioned glass
| 2 oz | Bourbon whiskey |
| 1⁄6 oz | Amaro (e.g. CioCiaro) |
| 1⁄6 oz | Dark crème de cacao liqueur |
| 2 dash | Orange Bitters by Angostura |
| 1 swath | Orange peel |
Garnish: Orange zest twist
How to make:
STIR (regal stir) all ingredients with ice and strain into ice-filled glass (preferably over a large cube or chunk of block ice).
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
Bourbon-forward and lightly bittersweet with zesty citrus freshness.
Variant:
History:
Adapted from a recipe created circa 2008 by Becky McFalls at Little Branch in New York City, USA.
Difford’s Guide remains free-to-use thanks to the support of the brands in green above. Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.
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