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1 1⁄2 oz Rye
1⁄2 oz Jamaican rum, Smith & Cross
1⁄2 oz Gran Classico
1⁄2 oz Crème de Banane
1 rinse Absinthe
1 Orange peel
Instructions

Stir, strain into old fashioned glass (rinsed with absinthe) with a large cube or sphere. Garnish with an expressed orange swath.

Cocktail summary
Created by
Michael McCollum, Attaboy, Nashville, TN
Year
2018
Is an
authentic recipe
Reference

Bartender's Choice Vol. 2 App for iOS

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(3 ratings)
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  • The liqueurs soften the rather harsh spirits pretty well, though the Smith & Cross is dominant.
  • Based on another comment, I replaced the Smith and Cross with Appleton 12. I found that the drink was good, but I missed what S&C would have brought to the table.
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Comments

This is quite nice. I'm impressed with how well balanced it is, considering the unusual combination of ingredients. The banana (I used Tempus Fugit Creme de Banane) brings the rum into the party with great balance. The Gran Classico brings notes of wood and leather. (I didn't have Smith & Cross, so I split that component 2/3 Wray & Nephew overproof and 1/3 Plantation Xaymaca). I'll have this again, for sure.