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Bitter Suicide

1 1⁄2 oz Bourbon, Elijah Craig
1⁄2 oz CioCiaro
1⁄2 oz Bigallet China-China
1⁄2 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Punt e Mes
1⁄2 oz Campari
1⁄4 oz Fernet Branca
2 ds Bitters
Instructions

Stir, rock, garnish.

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Year
2015
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Comments
Dan commented on 4/16/2015:

I'd like to like this. Much too sweet as written for my taste. I increased the Bourbon to 2oz and cut the 1/2 amari to 1/4 oz. Probably should cut the Fernet to a dash. The bitters aren't specified, so I used Bokers. I found the result nice, but a bit orange-forward. I think I'd use either Brigallet or Cio Ciaro, but not both. Rye might help with the sugar balance. I think this is a fun drink, but it needs more development, IMO.

bitterhole commented on 4/24/2015:

Thanks for the feedback, Dan! I'm inclined to agree with you...this does need some tweaking. We just came up with it last week.