Santa's Little Helper

2 oz Bourbon, Buffalo Trace
3⁄4 oz Averna
1⁄2 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Punt e Mes
1⁄2 oz Simple syrup (Nutmeg Simple Syrup, see 'Notes')
1⁄4 oz Heavy cream
1 ds Bitters, Angostura
Instructions

Shake ingredients with ice and double strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Notes

Add 4oz water and 4oz sugar to a small saucepan and heat until sugar is fully incorporated. Wrap a whole nutmeg in a bar towel and smash with a meat mallet or heavy pan. Add crushed nutmeg to the saucepan, stir, and remove from heat. Allow to cool to room temperature and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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2011 The Venture Mixologist
Created by
Zach
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author's original creation
Reference

http://theventuremixologist.blogspot.com/2011/11/eggnoggin.html

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  • Used freshly ground nutmeg instead of syrup. Very wintery and seasonal. Taste is a easy 4. The cream curdles and the appearance if that of swampwater which lowered my score. Skip the cream next time?
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