El Cigarillo Maduro

1 1⁄2 oz Tequila, Don Julio Añejo
3⁄4 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Antica Formula
1⁄2 oz Bianco Vermouth, Dolin
1⁄2 oz Triple sec, Cointreau
2 dr Bitters, Bittermens Xocolatl Mole
2 dr Bitters, Angostura
Instructions

Combine all in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into coupe.

Notes

I like mine "maduro" with the anejo and more sweet/red vermouth than bianco/dry. But the original source recipe was just named "El Cigarillo" and called for blanco and more dry vermouth than sweet (swap the measurements) for a more martini style. The author (Jack Bettridge) noted that he preferred it more like a Manhattan, and so do I (thus this riff on what was actually published).

Cocktail summary
Created by
Don Julio
Is of
unknown authenticity
Reference

Wine Spectator, May 31,2013 p.29; attributed to Don Julio

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From other users
  • Made with reposado, PFDC halved, and 3 drops each bitters. Lovely aroma. Sophisticated. Plenty of orange and sweetness even with the reduced curaçao. Agree with suggestions that vermouths could be adjusted to a dryer mix.
  • Used about 1 dash each Ango and mole. Would definitely use 1/4oz Cointreau next time, which may significantly improve. Would think the original cocktail was better.
  • Delicious. Chocolatey. Served with orange twist, straight up, very cold.
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Comments

Orange/chocolate works really well together. Might be interesting to swap bianco for dry to tone down the sweet a bit. Also maybe halve the Cointreau as was suggested. Next time...