A Roman Holiday in Kentucky

1 3⁄4 oz Bourbon, Elijah Craig
1⁄2 oz Herbal liqueur, Yellow Chartreuse
1⁄4 oz Sambuca
1⁄4 oz Campari
2 ds Peychaud's Bitters
Instructions

Stir and strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with 3 coffee beans.

Notes

Definitley not for a novice, big herbacious flavors highlighted by licorice and vanilla with a slightly bitter dry finish. Carefully measure the Sambuca, too much will overpower all the other flavors.

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Scott Diaz, Seattle, WA
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Comments

Me likey.....though I did use rye, Gran Classico, and Chinchón, a Spanish anisette.