Description
A pleasant, crisp bourbon-based drink of lovely complexity and color.
Yield
1 Servings
Preparation time
5 minutes
Ingredients
1 1⁄2 oz Bourbon (100-proof)
1⁄2 oz Sweet Vermouth
1⁄4 oz Amer Picon
1 ds Orange Bitters
Instructions
Shake with ice and serve in a cocktail glass garnished with a cherry.
Notes
Use 100-proof Bourbon to provide a backbone for the strong herby orange flavors of the Amer Picon.
I had this crisp, pleasant cocktail on a crisp, pleasant afternoon in Boston. I was in a liberal mood, having just visited the peaceful protesters at Occupy Boston, so I selected a drink to commemorate their endeavors.