Lanza

2 oz Rye
3⁄4 oz Cynar
1⁄4 oz Grapefruit liqueur, Giffard
2 ds Bitters, Bittermens Xocolatl Mole
1 twst Lemon peel (expressed and inserted)
Instructions

Stir, strain, one big rock, twist.

Cocktail summary
Created by
Rafa García Febles, NYC.
Year
2015
Is the
author's original creation
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Average
3.5 stars
(7 ratings)
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Comments

Lanza is a tasty cocktail with a sublime tartness. The Cynar and Xocolatl Mole Bitters dampen the rye, putting it into the background more than other rye cocktails. On the other hand, I used Crown Royal's Northern Harvest Rye, which has less of a rye taste than most other ryes (e.g., Rittenhouse or Wild Turkey). Nevertheless, this is a cocktail which I heartily recommend for those who prefer a cocktail which does not overwhelm the tongue; instead the mouth is able to enjoy the various