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Holy Smokes No.1
Bourbon-laced and spirit-forward but mellowed by bittersweet amaro and herbal liqueur with a hint of Islay smokiness
Simon Sedgley
26th May at 13:40
Yes, there isn't really a substitute for Cardamaro here. Anything else would make it 'heavy'. Cocchi Vermouth Amaro is sometimes suggested as an alternative to Cardamaro but we demur. With this one, the Cardamaro gives the cocktail ballet slippers.