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A stirred rye whiskey cocktail with Fernet-Branca and demerara syrup, finished with a lemon twist. It is off-dry and strong at about 31% ABV.
Rittenhouse Bonded Rye WhiskeyFernet BrancaDemerara SyrupLemon Twist
Steps
1
Whiskey
Add
Rittenhouse Bonded Rye Whiskey
56.7g2 oz
2
Liqueur
Add
Fernet Branca
14.2g.5 oz
3
Syrup
Add
Demerara Syrup
5.0g1 tsp
4
Fruit
Garnish
Lemon Twist
1
5
Nick & nora
Glass
Stir all the ingredients over ice, then strain into a Nick & Nora glass. Garnish with the lemon twist.
Total liquid~76 g
Volume115 ml
Strength31% ABV
Alcohol35 ml (28 g)88 ml of vodka (40%)3 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar5 g (4.3%)1.5 sugar cubes
Aciditynone
SweetnessOff-dry
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