Montresor & Fortunato

1 1⁄2 oz Mezcal
3⁄4 oz Amontillado Sherry
3⁄4 oz Cynar
1⁄4 oz Elderflower liqueur, St. Germain
2 ds Orange bitters, Regans' orange bitters
1 twst Lemon peel (expressed and discarded)
Instructions

Stir, strain, up, twist.

Cocktail summary
Created by
Rafa García Febles, NYC.
Year
2014
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author's original creation
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3.5 stars
(7 ratings)
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  • Smoky but sherry dominates. Also a bit sweet.
  • Mostly because of the sherry.
  • Sophisticated and well balanced.
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Comments

Sounds tasty, Rafa. There must be potential for a series of Poe-based drinks. The Tell-Tale (Lemon) H(e)art, perhaps?

Good idea, Leslie, and a perfect project for one with the skills of a man such as yourself. May I suggest grenadine, or another bloody colorant, for your Tell-Tale Hart? Suggestions for the series: Arthur Gordon Pimm's, Morella (with kirsch or Maraschino), Kingdom by the Sea (King's Ginger, maritime Scotch).

Nice and balanced. I included the elderflower and used fee brothers bitters.