Fallback Cocktail
This is my go-to when I want something reliably delicious. You get that wonderful rye spice playing against the crisp applejack, then the Amaro Nonino and Cocchi Torino swoop in with their bittersweet character. It's complex, balanced, and that flamed orange just seals the deal.
Recipe Ingredients
1 oz. (30 ml) Laird's Straight Applejack 86 Add to Cart
1/2 oz. (15 ml) Amaro Nonino Quintessentia Add to Cart
1/2 oz. (15 ml) Cocchi Vermouth Di Torino Add to Cart
2 dashes Peychaud's Bitters Add to Cart
Flamed orange oil
Recipe Directions
2. Fill the glass with ice.
3. Give it a good stir until properly chilled.
4. Strain into your chilled glass.
5. Express and flame an orange peel over the drink.
Shop the Ingredients
Rittenhouse Straight Rye Whisky Bottled in Bond
Cocchi Vermouth Di Torino
Peychaud's Bitters
Laird's Straight Applejack 86
Amaro Nonino Quintessentia
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