U.S.S. Mallard Special

1 1⁄2 oz Rum (Panamanian/Colombian/Venezuelan)
1 oz Sweet vermouth, Martini & Rossi
1⁄2 oz Bénédictine
1 ds Absinthe
2 ds Bitters, Angostura
1 Lemon peel
Instructions

Stir and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Twist a little lemon peel over the top.

Cocktail summary
Year
1939
Is of
unknown authenticity
Reference

David Wondrich

https://www.thedailybeast.com/lost-cocktail-culture-navy-drinks-from-th…

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Comments

Made with Carpano Antica because that’s what I had. Wow! Rich, complex, lovely.