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Shrapnel

Posted by Shawn C
1 1⁄2 oz Bourbon
1⁄2 oz Sweet vermouth
1⁄2 oz Dry vermouth
1⁄2 oz Apricot liqueur
1 sli Orange (as garnish)
Instructions

Original instructions say "stir on the rocks", but I prefer to stir in mixing glass with ice, then pour over a large rock before adding garnish.

Notes

Came across this "Perfect Manhattan" riff while searching through my old copy of "Ultimate Bartender's Guide." I expected I would find an older source, or another name for effectively the same cocktail, but came up empty.

Lots of room to experiment with different bourbons, vermouths, and apricot here, as well as varying proportions. I chose Bulleit Bourbon because I like it, and its name is "shrapnel adjacent." I used Carpano Dry and Carpano Classico for the vermouths (I thought Antica might be overbearing in this.) I chose Rothman & Winter Apricot liqueur and have liked it with both 1/4 and 1/2 oz quantities.

My wife gave it a thumbs up, so it is in the rotation now.

History

Source of the cocktail is not stated in the book. Barbug.com lists the same name and recipe using Jim Beam Bourbon and Hiram Walker Apricot Liqueur, so that might reflect the original calls from the magazine.

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Recent Discussion

  • Re Inkwell, 53 minutes 14 seconds ago Shawn C commented:

    Curated to convert the link to a web archive link. Unfortunately, Gaz's site is defunct since his passing. [Note: when folks find dead links like this, let us know so that we can see if a web archive is available, or of we can find an alternative reference.]

  • Re Inkwell, 18 hours 56 minutes ago lcwareham commented:

    Used half the bitters

  • Re Benediction, 1 day ago MikeLewis commented:

    Too much lemon juice. Try ½ oz next time.

  • Re Letoslav, 4 days ago danoman89 commented:

    Very easy drinking

  • Re Danny Brown, 1 week ago bstanton commented:

    A bit on the sour side however perfect for the sweetness of the amaretto and apricot brandy. The first sip was Oh that is nice. Suggest 1/2 oz of lemon juice.