Shamrock #1

Serve in Martini glass...
2½	fl oz	Bourbon whiskey
¼	fl oz	De Kuyper Crème de Menthe
1	fl oz	Martini Rosso vermouth
2	dash	Angostura Aromatic Bitters

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How to make:

STIR all ingredients with ice and strain into chilled glass.

Garnish:

Orange zest twist (discarded)

Comment:

Basically a sweet Manhattan with a dash of green créme de menthe.

About:

Purloined from David Embury's classic book, 'The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks'.

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