A Bitter Pill to Swallow

1 1⁄2 oz Rye, Rittenhouse 100
1⁄2 oz Amaro Abano, Luxardo
1⁄2 oz Santa Maria al Monte
1⁄2 oz Aromatized wine, Carpano Punt e Mes
1 ds Bitters, Bittermens Xocolatl Mole
1 twst Orange peel
Instructions

Stir with ice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Express oil from orange peel over the top of the drink. Discard peel.

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Year
2011
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Comments

Quite good, probably the best Amaro Abano drink I have had so far--Abano has proven surprisingly challenging in the recipes I have tried thus far. The combination here works and stands up to the Abano, yielding a very dark brown color. Flavor is dark baking spice, some orange zest/mint/herbal character, a bit of red grape/berry with rye body and alcohol heat.