Where has this been all my drinking life? Fantastic margarita riff utilizing an ingredient I often don’t find that enjoyable, but the almond liquor really brings something special to the party.
Delightful, although first few sips made me want to add a small ice cube, after a little dilution it really sang. Great recipe, thank you!
I thoroughly enjoyed this. Was hoping to find a fruity rich nightcap and that’s exactly what I got. More ways to use my cherry herring other than just for “blood and sand” cocktails.
The Benedictine and extra bitters really pack a punch, in a very good way, and as the drink diluted with ice I thought it only improved. Drink makes me feel like I should be smoking a cigar and talking politics. Will be bookmarking this in my favorites category.
This works quite well, and hey…no orange peel garnish, no problem.
Like others this reminded me of a Martinez, as it warmed I noticed the absinthe come out more, for what it’s worth next time I’ll try with old tom gin to compare
I’ve made this a few times, keep coming back to it when I’m in the mood for a gin forward cocktail, it’s safe to say it’s becoming a favorite of mine
Fantastic! Please try if you haven’t already.
And yes it’s hard not to sing hi de hi de hi de ho while drinking this delicious cocktail
Tastes like an elevated manhattan! Wonderful
Fantastic! Please try if you haven’t already.
Simple cocktail to make, thought it would be very boozy but instead was very smooth, delicious!
Lemon forward….yes. Delicious…yes!
Diffords version knocks it out of the park. Fantastic drink!
The green chartreuse works so well with this paper plane variation. I may even prefer it to original. Fantastic cocktail!
They say don’t mess with a good thing. In this case a great thing. But I kinda want more bourbon.
Loved the smokiness of the mezcal. What a great overall template for a cocktail. I’m gonna experiment some with the ratios, but as is, this is quite balanced and complex.
Very lovely drink. The aroma alone is fantastic. I’m new to tequila and have really appreciated this combo of Reposado and mezcal.
Quite sweet but altogether excellent. One of my favorite manhattan variations.
Really enjoyed the creole bitters and not too sweet for me.
The rye holds up well to all the sweet and bitter components. Very enjoyable.
Cannot stress enough the importance of the toasted almonds. Goddamn this is good!
Wife and I thought this was just outstanding.
Love the creole bitters in this, taste only improved with slight dilution of large ice cube.