Miles to Go Before I Sleep

1 oz Bourbon
1 oz Apple brandy
3⁄4 oz Cardamaro
1⁄8 oz Maple syrup
1⁄8 oz Herbal liqueur, Green Chartreuse
2 ds Bitters, Bittermens Xocolatl Mole
1 twst Orange peel (As garnish)
Instructions

Stir with ice, strain into a cocktail coupe, and garnish with an orange twist.

History

I was inspired by maple syrup in a stirred drink, and maple made me think of apple brandy. Apple brandy in turn reminded me of how well it paired with Cardamaro in a recent recipe. The rest fell into place to make this Manhattan/Marconi Wireless riff.

Cocktail summary
Posted by yarm on
Created by
Frederic Yarm, Boston, MA
Year
2020
Is the
author's original creation
Reference

https://cocktailvirgin.blogspot.com/2020/03/miles-to-go-before-i-sleep…

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  • Quite nice. 4.5 if I could.
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