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Bittersweet

Created and posted by mcfreid.
2 oz Blended Scotch, Dewar's (Any basic whiskey will do)
1⁄2 oz Herbal liqueur, Green Chartreuse (VEP was used but not required)
1⁄2 t Elisir Novasalus
1 cube Sugar
1 lf Basil
1 lf Mint (Mojito Mint was used here, equal in size to the basil leaf)
Instructions

Muddle sugar with basil, mint and a little water. Add ice, stir, strain, up or rocks

History

Experimenting with Elisir Novasalus lead us to this. Treat the amaro like a bitter.

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