| 2 fl oz | Bourbon whiskey |
| 3/4 fl oz | Cynar or other carciofo amaro |
| 1/3 fl oz | Monin Pure Cane Syrup (65.0°brix, equivalent to 2:1 rich syrup) (2 sugar to 1 water) |
| 4 drop | Chocolate bitters |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill an Old-fashioned glass.
- Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist.
- STIR all ingredients with ice.
- STRAIN into ice-filled glass (preferably over a large cube or chunk of block ice).
- EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
Strength & taste guide:
Review:
Originally served in a chilled old-fashioned glass without ice but I prefer this cocktail with the dilution that comes with ice. Don't worry if you don't have any chocolate bitters, this drink has enough complexity without the extra bitterness.
History:
Adapted from a recipe created in 2012 by Scott Diaz, Beverage & Cafe Manager at Elliott's Oyster House & Seafood Café in Seattle, Washington.
Nutrition:
219 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.6 standard drinks
- 23.56% alc./vol. (47.12° proof)
- 21.8 grams of pure alcohol
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