Crack the Skye

1 1⁄2 oz Islands Scotch, Talisker (Storm or 10 Year)
1⁄2 oz Cynar 70
1⁄2 oz Amargo-Vallet
1⁄2 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Punt e Mes
1 ds Bitters, Scrappy's Chocolate
1 twst Orange peel
Instructions

Stir, strain into an old fashioned glass with a large cube/sphere. Garnish with an orange peel, expressed.

Notes

Can also be made with standard Cynar, and/or a smokey mezcal in place of the scotch (Sombra, Montelobos, etc.)

History

Name derived from Talisker (originating from the Isle of Skye) and the seminal metal album "Crack the Skye" by Mastodon

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