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Beginning of the End
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Beginning of the End
Serve in a Coupe glass
| 1 swath | Orange peel |
| 1 1⁄2 oz | Caribbean blended rum aged 6-10 years |
| 1⁄2 oz | Carpano Antica Formula Vermouth |
| 1⁄3 oz | Amer Picon |
| 1⁄3 oz | Lustau Oloroso Don Nuño Sherry |
Prepare:
- Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of orange zest twist (flamed).
How to make:
Garnish:
- EXPRESS a flamed orange zest twist into empty chilled glass to line the inside with smoky oils.
- EXPRESS flamed lemon zest twist over cocktail and use as garnish.
Allergens:
Recipe contains the following allergens:
- Vermouth rosso alla vaniglia (e.g. Antica Formula), Oloroso sherry - Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
Burnt orange oils add smoky notes, complexity and balance to this bittersweet drink. A perfect after-dinner cocktail.
History:
Created in 2008 by Paul Mathew at The Hide, London, originally for the Boutique Bar Show "Free Spirit" cocktail competition. Based on the classic Fin de Siècle, but using rum in place of gin. Paul's original recipe called for: 45ml Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva, 15ml Antica Formula, 10ml Amer Picon and Palo Cortado Viejo sherry.
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