The Grandfather

1 oz Apple brandy, Lairds Bonded
1 oz Bourbon
1 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Antica Formula
1 ds Bitters, Angostura
1 ds Peychaud's Bitters
3 Cherry (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir, strain, up, garnish.

Notes

Sam Ross describes this as a "specified Saratoga."

Cocktail summary
Created by
Sam Ross, Milk & Honey, NYC.
Year
2008
Is an
authentic recipe
Reference

http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/grandfather-cocktails-2008

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  • So good! I used 1/2 Cocchi vermouth di Torino and 1/2 Pavan for a bit of a lighter profile (my new favorite light liqueur).
  • Used 2 dashes each of bitters.
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