Smoke and Mirrors #2

Serve in Coupe glass...
2	fl oz	Lagavulin 16yo Islay single malt whisky
¾	fl oz	Apricot brandy liqueur
¼	fl oz	Ramazzotti amaro
2	dash	Angostura Aromatic Bitters

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How to make:

STIR all ingredients with ice and strain into chilled glass.

Garnish:

Lemon zest twist

Comment:

A hardcore but sublime drink. Beware - accurate proportions make or break this drink.

About:

Adapted from a drink discovered in 2010 at Raines Law Rooms, New York City, USA.

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