Bitter Winter

1 1⁄2 oz Bonal Gentiane Quina
1 1⁄2 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Punt e Mes
3⁄4 oz Bourbon, Four Roses
1 ds Orange bitters
Instructions

Stir & strain. Garnish with orange peel if desired.

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2013
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  • probably closer to 4.5 but giving it the full 5 cause of how pleasantly surprised I am at how well it works. The little bit of bourbon provides some real backbone here
  • Great balance of sweet-bitter. Could play with the whiskey ratio and composition for flavor.
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