Bitter Cold

1 3⁄8 oz Vodka
1 bsp Suze
2 ds Pastis, Ricard
2 ds Gomme syrup
1 ds Herbal liqueur, Elixir Vegetal de la Grande Chartreuse
3 dr Bitters, Bitter Truth Celery
1 dr Bitters, Bitter Truth Jerry Thomas’ Own Decanter
Instructions

Shake well with ice, and strain. Serve down in chilled glass, either a small tumbler or a large shot glass (but sip it!).

History

I made this as a way to test the mixture of flavours from the various bitter/vegetal ingredients, and was quite pleased with the result.

Cocktail summary
Created by
Joe Williams
Year
2013
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