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A J Wilson’s Avatar A J Wilson
29th September 2025 at 12:14
As written, I found the spec too sweet, so I made my own "black" variation inspired by the Black Manhattan. Following Simon's lead of naming his variation after the place of invention, I'm calling it the Barbican Minute:

2oz reposado tequila (I used Don Julio)
2/3oz Averna
1/4oz maraschino liqueur (I used Maraska)
8 drops Bob's Margarita Bitters

Stir, serve in an old fashioned glass with a big cube. Express orange peel over top and discard. Garnish with three coffee beans (they sit nicely on top of the big cube!).
A J Wilson’s Avatar A J Wilson
10th October 2025 at 23:04
Further experimentation has led to the Dry Barbican Minute 🤣

1.75 oz reposado tequila (Don Julio again)
1/3 oz dry vermouth (I used Cocchi Extra Dry)
1/3 oz Carpano Antica Formula
0.25 oz maraschino (Maraska again)
7 drops Bob’s Margarita Bitters
3 drops saline solution

Stir, serve over a big cube. Garnish per the original.

I find that this serve nicely preserves the agave character in the reposado.
Christine Babb’s Avatar Christine Babb
18th January at 21:53
Wouldn’t that be a Perfect Barbican Minute?