Joe Riley

1 1⁄2 oz Bourbon (wheated bourbon such as Old Weller 107, Maker's Mark)
1⁄2 oz Ginger liqueur, Canton
1⁄2 oz Elderflower liqueur, St. Germain
1⁄2 oz Falernum, Velvet Falernum (or homemade (recipe link provided))
1⁄2 t Lemon juice
1 twst Lemon peel
Instructions

Shake, strain, cocktail glass, express lemon twist and add to drink

Notes

 

The original recipe called for Wolfberger Litchi Liqueur, but was modified to use St. Germain when that ingredient became unavailable.

Cocktail summary
Created by
Tom Brown, The Passenger, DC
Year
2010
Is an
authentic recipe
Reference

http://projects.washingtonpost.com/recipes/2010/02/03/joe-riley/

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Comments

I did like this better with more lemon (but that is a common adjustment for me)- I increased it to 1/2 oz.