Inkwell

2 oz Overproof bourbon
1 oz Grapefruit juice
1⁄2 oz Balsamic Vinegar
1⁄2 oz Simple syrup
1⁄2 oz Bitters, Angostura
1 twst Orange peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Shake and strain over ice in a DOF; garnish.

Notes

Original specs Johnny Drum, a bourbon the bartender describes as "savory," and Metista aged balsamic.

Cocktail summary
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Created by
Ryan Haile, Bocanova, Oakland, California (USA)
Year
2015
Is an
authentic recipe
Reference

http://www.gazregan.com/101-best-new-cocktails-inkwell-by-ryan-haile-bo…

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  • Bitters, Vinegar, and bourbon work reallyy well together. essentially a great funky version of a bourbon sour
  • Roughly whiskey sour-like, with the vinegar and heavy bitters bringing in fascinating twists in the finish.
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