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The Book Deal

1 1⁄2 oz Bourbon, Bulleit
1 oz Campari
3⁄4 oz Cynar
1⁄4 oz Fernet Branca
1 bsp Cherry syrup, Luxardo
2 ds Bitters, Bitter Truth Chocolate (Spiced Chocolate)
3 Cherry, Luxardo (As garnish)
Instructions

Stir, rock, garnish with as many Luxardo cherries as possible.

History

This cocktail was created to celebrate the sale of a friend's debut novel, hence the name "Book Deal."

Cocktail summary
Picture of The Book Deal
Created by
Audrey C.
Year
2014
Is the
author's original creation
Reference

This drink is a variation on the Bookbinder found at: http://www.threesheetsmfg.com/home/2013/03/11/emails-bookbinder

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  • Made with Townsend Kashmiri Amaro instead of Fernet because we were out of Fernet. Very bitter, very good. Would like to try it with Fernet, as the Kashmiri is quite strong.
  • Made with 4 Roses, Gran Classico, mole bitters. Thought it might be overloaded but everything contributes (Fernet predictably in front). Sweet but balanced nicely.
  • A little bit of Fernet Branca causes a large amount of Campari and Cynar to taste like... Fernet Branca.
  • very dark strong and bittery with many things I love. I enjoyed it sitting outside with HB after a rain one evening in November.
  • Like falling into bitter sweet oblivion
  • Deep, spicy, lots going on.
  • Truly one of the best drinks I've ever had. — ★★★★★
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Comments
majorsmoof commented on 1/11/2018:

I've been looking for ways to ease into Fernet Branca and this is great. I'm all about Campari and Cynar and this all goes together wonderfully with the Fernet Branca coming in on the back end. 

Ajvan commented on 1/01/2020:

Found this looking for campari/bourbon combos, and the title caught my eye because my first book (deal) is due in early 2020. Delicious. Spicy, sweet, lots of nuance. 

Jmmrad commented on 2/23/2021:

First time I've mixed this but it won't be my last! Tasty

IamNotStiller commented on 9/29/2023:

Was expecting it to be very sweet, but it's really not. Subbed in 50% mad river straight bourbon and 50% mad river burnt rock bourbon for a little more smoke

jlp_nyc commented on 10/11/2025:

Very delicious: darkly bitter yet smooth and balanced; not overly sweet, with notes of cherry, vanilla, caramel, baking spice (used Evan Williams bonded) and chocolate plus a wisp of menthol from the Fernet. Would def make again.