Eeyore's Requiem

1 1⁄2 oz Campari
1⁄2 oz Gin, Tanqueray (or use more Campari)
1 oz Bianco Vermouth, Dolin
1⁄2 oz Cynar
1⁄4 oz Fernet Branca (scant)
1 ds Orange bitters (50% Fee / 50% Regans')
3 twst Orange peel (expressed, one as garnish)
Instructions

Stirred, garnished with heavy orange oil and a pigtail twist.

History

Originally with 2oz Campari and no gin. Revised in the second edition of Beta Cocktails.

Cocktail summary
Posted by Dan on
Created by
Toby Maloney, The Violet Hour, Chicago, IL
Year
2010
Is an
authentic recipe
Reference

http://egullet.org/p1788999

Curator
5 stars
Average
4.5 stars
(75 ratings)
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From other users
  • Love it, but I do notice Beta has .25 oz Cynar. Not that I prefer the lesser amount...
  • Well crafted. Campari made more complex. — ★★★★
  • Fabulous. Quite bitter, without any acid to soften it. Fernet adds complexity and depth without obvious menthol. A great drink, even for the Fernet hater. A touch sweet; split with dry? — ★★★★★
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Comments

Delicious. Bitter and refreshing. The Campari/Cynar/vermouth is the center of the drink: the Campari is definitely in control, but the Cynar adds interesting herbal/honeyed/savory accents; the blanc vermouth lightens it all up and adds wine, vanilla, and orange notes. Subtle mint from the Fernet and botanical complexity from the Tanq. Some unexpected leather notes on the way down. The orange oil upfront is worth the three twists. I made this half-sized and upon my first sip immediately wished I'd made more.

Did not have bianco vermouth; subbed in Lillet Blanc. Very refreshing, bitter with just enough sweet to balance 👍🏼

Bottom three ingredients differ from Amaro by BT Parsons. This is better.