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Sforzando

A stirred rye whiskey and mezcal cocktail with Bénédictine, dry vermouth, and mole bitters. It is off-dry and strong at about 28% ABV.
Rittenhouse Bonded Rye WhiskeyBenedictineDolin Dry VermouthBittermens Xocolatl Mole BittersOrange Twist
Steps
1
whisky
Add
Rittenhouse Bonded Rye Whiskey
28.3g1 oz
2
Mezcal
Add
Del Maguey Chichicapa Mezcal
21.3g.75 oz
3
Liqueur
Add
Benedictine
14.2g.5 oz
4
Vermouth
Add
Dolin Dry Vermouth
14.2g.5 oz
5
Bitters
Add
Bittermens Xocolatl Mole Bitters
2.0g2 dashes
6
Fruit
Garnish
Orange Twist
1
7
Coupe
Verre
Stir all the ingredients over ice, then strain into a coupe. Garnish with the orange twist.
Total liquid~80 g
Volume121 ml
Strength28 % vol.
Alcohol34 ml (27 g)86 ml de vodka (40 %)3 shots (de 30 ml)
Sugar5.2 g (4.3%)1.5 sucres en cube
Acidity0.07%
DouceurOff-dry
Eryn Reece (2012)
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