The Lucky Stone -- Variation #1

The Lucky Stone is one of those drinks that just clicks. You get the spice of the Irish whiskey, the dry nuttiness of the Amontillado sherry, and this wonderful, rich apricot note. It's complex, spirit-forward, and a cocktail I find myself returning to often.

Approximate ABV 26.6%
Approximate Price / Cocktail $3.78
Taste Foundation Sweet, Bitter
Taste Nuance Fruity, Nutty

Recipe Ingredients

1.5 oz. (45 ml) Powers Gold Label Irish Whiskey Add to Cart
1 oz. (30 ml) Lustau Dry Amontillado Los Arcos Add to Cart
1/2 oz. (15 ml) Giffard Abricot Du Roussillon Add to Cart
2 dashes Peychaud's Bitters Add to Cart
Expressed lemon oil
Cocktail cherry for garnish

Recipe Directions

1. Chill your preferred cocktail glass.
2. Combine the whiskey, sherry, apricot liqueur, and bitters in a mixing glass.
3. Add ice and stir until properly chilled.
4. Strain it off into your prepared glass.
5. Express the lemon oil over the drink, then discard the peel.
6. Garnish with a cocktail cherry.

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