Cunningham

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Discerning Drinkers (19 ratings)

Serve in

Coupe glass

Photographed in

Retro Coupe

Garnish:

Flamed blood orange zest twist (discarded) and skewered Luxardo maraschino cherry

How to make:

SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into a chilled glass.

1 3/4 fl oz Blended Scotch whisky
1/2 fl oz Bénédictine D.O.M. liqueur
1/2 fl oz Heering Cherry Liqueur
1/2 fl oz Blood orange juice
1/2 fl oz Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
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Review:

Reminiscent of a Blood and Sand with Bénédictine and lemon juice replacing sweet vermouth.

History:

Adapted from a recipe created by Marco Dionysos at Tres Agaves, San Francisco, USA and in memory of Johnny Cunningham (1957 - 2003), one of the world's all-time great Scottish fiddlers.

Nutrition:

227 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.6 standard drinks
  • 20% alc./vol. (40° proof)
  • 22.5 grams of pure alcohol
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