Solomon Grundy

1 1⁄2 oz Gin
1⁄2 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Antica Formula
3⁄4 oz Amaro Lucano
1⁄4 oz Fernet Branca
Instructions

Stir, strain, Serve up. Garnish cherry

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Created by
Dan Long 2011
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  • Nice. Used Bulldog gin and Luxardo Fernet.
  • Mais um Hanky Panky variação
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Comments

I shy away from Fernet Branca cocktails most of the time, after mostly unsatisfactory results, but this works. The menthol-like character of the Fernet is the dominant aroma and flavor, but it doesn't overpower the rest. The Lucano blends/transitions well into the Fernet, providing an overall coffee and dark spice character alongside the lush grape of the Carpano which can stand up to the rest. This was a pleasant surprise, not for everyone, but worth a try.