Four in Hand
A bourbon and apple brandy old-fashioned with Jamaican rum, Green Chartreuse, and cinnamon and vanilla syrups. It is sweet and strong at about 32% ABV.
Steps
8
Stir all the ingredients over ice, then strain into a rocks glass. Garnish with the orange twist.
Total liquid~67 g
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Volume101 ml
Strength32% ABV
Alcohol32 ml (25 g)80 ml of vodka (40%)2.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar7.4 g (7.3%)2 sugar cubes
Aciditynone
SweetnessSweet
Scott Teague (2013)
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Four in Hand