Big Chief

2 oz Bourbon, Buffalo Trace
1⁄2 oz Averna
1⁄2 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Punt e Mes
1 twst Orange peel (flamed, as garnish)
Instructions

Stir, strain, up, flame, garnish.

History

Riff on the Longshoreman, itself a riff on the Red Hook, itself a riff on the Brooklyn, itself a riff on the Manhattan.

Cocktail summary
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Created by
Abigail Deirdre Gullo, SoBou, New Orleans, Louisiana (USA)
Is an
authentic recipe
Reference

http://punchdrink.com/recipes/big-chief/

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  • Nice drink - definitely worth putting in rotation.
  • Bourbony, but tasty. Used CioCiaro for Averna...
  • Made with Evan Williams single-barrel (and, regrettably, a grapefruit twist). Smooth on the sip, bittersweet chocolate finish.
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