Bitter Suicide

1 1⁄2 oz Bourbon, Elijah Craig
1⁄2 oz CioCiaro
1⁄2 oz Bigallet China-China
1⁄2 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Punt e Mes
1⁄2 oz Campari
1⁄4 oz Fernet Branca
2 ds Bitters
Instructions

Stir, rock, garnish.

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2015
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Comments
Dan commented on 4/16/2015:

I'd like to like this. Much too sweet as written for my taste. I increased the Bourbon to 2oz and cut the 1/2 amari to 1/4 oz. Probably should cut the Fernet to a dash. The bitters aren't specified, so I used Bokers. I found the result nice, but a bit orange-forward. I think I'd use either Brigallet or Cio Ciaro, but not both. Rye might help with the sugar balance. I think this is a fun drink, but it needs more development, IMO.

Thanks for the feedback, Dan! I'm inclined to agree with you...this does need some tweaking. We just came up with it last week.