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The Persecuted Gentleman

1 1⁄2 oz Rye, Old Overholt
1⁄2 oz Brandy
1⁄2 oz Fernet Branca
1⁄2 oz Cynar
1⁄2 oz Agave syrup
2 ds Orange bitters
Instructions

Stir with ice; serve straight up with a maraschino cherry garnish

Notes

Try cutting the Fernet to 1/3 Ounce if menthol dominates; Agave may need adjustment depending on source

Cocktail summary
Posted by ddh on
Created by
Ramona Shah at Stoddard's in Boston
Year
2013
Is an
authentic recipe
Reference

http://cocktailvirgin.blogspot.com/2013/02/the-persecuted-gentleman.html

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Comments
tdougherty commented on 10/18/2020:

Reducing Fernet to 1/3 is a good idea.  Might try reducing to 1/4 and increasing Cynar.