Bitter Chocolatier

1 1⁄2 oz Rye, Rittenhouse 100 (cacao infused)
1⁄2 oz Campari
1⁄2 oz Amaro, CH Distillery (or Cynar 70)
1⁄2 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Punt e Mes
1⁄4 oz Crème de Cacao, Tempus Fugit
3 ds Bitters, Scrappy's Chocolate
1 twst Orange peel
Instructions

Stir, strain into old fashioned glass with a large cube or sphere. Garnish with orange peel.

Notes

For the cacao infused rye whiskey, infuse a bottle of Rittenhouse 100 with 1/2 cup of cacao nibs for 72 hours.

Cocktail summary
Year
2016
Is the
author's original creation
Reference

Cocktail homage to the like named Imperial Stout by Scorched Earth Brewery

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  • Subbed mezcal for the rye - also very good! — ★★★★★
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Comments

Do you have a recommendation for a more globally available amaro that CH Distillery is comparable to? 

Lunchflower, I'd suggest Cynar 70 as the closest sub for the CH Amaro.