Leaf Fall

1 oz Islay Scotch, Laphroaig
1 oz Apple brandy (Laird's Bonded)
1⁄2 oz Bénédictine
1⁄2 oz Amaro, Cappelletti Sfumato Rabarbaro (Can sub Zucca)
1 ds Bitters, Angostura
1 ds Absinthe (I used 10 drops Kübler)
1 twst Orange peel (Oils used as garnish)
Instructions

Stir with ice, strain into a cocktail coupe, and garnish with orange oils from a twist.

History

At Drink one night, I recalled how well Benedictine toned down Fernet Branca in the Campo Viejo, and I wondered what it would do for Amaro Sfumato. With Autumn on its way, the Sfumato and Benedictine led me to the combination of smoky Scotch and apple brandy, and I dubbed it the Leaf Fall.

Cocktail summary
Posted by yarm on
Created by
Frederic Yarm, Drink, Boston, MA
Year
2022
Is the
author's original creation
Reference

https://cocktailvirgin.blogspot.com/2022/10/leaf-fall.html

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Comments

Good; complex. I really liked the smokiness. Strong drink so be warned. :-)

Good with Riga Balsam instead of the Sfumato, as well