Day Old Bread

1 1⁄2 oz Rye
1⁄2 oz Aquavit
1⁄2 oz Bénédictine
1⁄2 oz Cynar
2 ds Bitters, Angostura
1 rinse Absinthe
Instructions

Stir with ice and strain into a coupe rinsed with absinthe.

History

I was inspired to riff on Maks Pazuniak's 100 Year Old Cigar, and I swapped the dark rum accented by smoky Islay Scotch for a 3:1 rye whiskey to aquavit combination that I have used in drinks like Mockingbird, Wish Me Luck and was still fresh on my mind from having the Mergers & Acquisitions two weeks prior. I dubbed the drink Day Old Bread due to the rye and caraway notes.

Cocktail summary
Posted by yarm on
Created by
Frederic Yarm, Boston, MA
Year
2023
Is the
author's original creation
Reference

https://cocktailvirgin.blogspot.com/2023/10/day-old-bread.html

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  • I liked the Rye compliment to the Caraway in the Aquavit. I used my house-made Aquavit.
  • Boozy and mature though slightly on the sweet side. Made with a BFC and absinthe spray in addition to light rinse. — ★★★★★
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Comments

Bready, herby, sweet, almost yeasty. Absolutely wonderful