The Nocturnal

1 1⁄2 oz Bourbon, Knob Creek
3⁄4 oz Fernet Branca
1⁄2 oz Maraschino Liqueur, Luxardo
1⁄2 oz Triple sec, Cointreau
1 ds Bitters, Angostura
1 twst Orange peel
Instructions

Stir, strain, straight up, squeeze orange peel and drop into glass.

Notes

Quite complex, moderately sweet, well-balanced. I originally made this with Amaro Lazzaroni instead of Fernet, which works quite well, but I prefer the more dry and pungent qualities of the fernet. Also works well with rye instead of bourbon.

Cocktail summary
Created by
Joseph Palmer
Year
2015
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  • Scant 3/4 Fernet, 1/3 oz Maraschino. Good with KC SiB
  • Normally I'm not into the more complex, yet you won me over. Like everything Luxardo maraschino, I think this needs a bit less.
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