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The Bellman

1 1⁄2 oz Rye
3⁄4 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Antica Formula
1⁄2 oz Gran Classico
1⁄4 oz Bigallet China-China
4 ds Bitters, Angostura
1 twst Orange peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Mix and stir with ice; stain into chilled glassware of choice. Twist orange peel and garnish.

Cocktail summary
Created by
Miles Macquarrie, Kimball House, Decatur, GA
Is an
authentic recipe
Reference

Southern Foodways Alliance Guide to Cocktails, p. 86

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(17 ratings)
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Comments
Shawn C commented on 9/23/2023:

Very good! As another commented, 2 good dashes of Angostura seemed right (and it contributed baking spice without overpowering the cocktail as Angostura sometimes can.) The Carpano provides a broad, flavorful dark berry/wine base, while the Gran Classico contributes a pronounced and extended bitterness. Bigallet and the orange zest provide just the right balance of varied orange essence to complete this more complex Boulevardier riff.

Mixin In Ansley commented on 11/12/2025:

Perfectly balances the sweet, the bitter and the spirit. Elevated.