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John Do Ya

1 1⁄2 oz Cognac VSOP
1⁄2 oz Rye, Rittenhouse 100
1⁄2 oz Orgeat (hazelnut orgeat; see Notes)
4 ds Chocolate bitters
1 twst Lemon peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Shake or stir, strain into Nick & Nora, garnish.

Notes

For the hazelnut orgeat, I used the Liquor.com recipe (https://www.liquor.com/articles/how-to-make-orgeat-syrup/)

History

2nd place in the Reddit Original Cocktail Competition, February 2025: Brandy & hazelnut.
The name refers to a gianduja, an Italian chocolate and hazelnut treat.

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Craig Eliason
Created by
Craig Eliason, Saint Paul, Minnesota (USA)
Year
2025
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author's original creation
Reference

https://www.reddit.com/r/cocktails/comments/1if8b5a/john_do_ya/

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  • Opaque tan drink with an aroma that evokes lemon cookies on nose. Nuttiness from the beginning to the end. The lemon on the front end and the rye spice on the back end allow the indulgent Nutella flavors to show off without getting too cloying.
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