1 1⁄2 oz Rye, Rittenhouse 100 (Infused with Medjool dates, see note)
1 oz Orgeat (Pistachio, see note)
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
1⁄4 oz Cynar 70
2 ds Bitters, Scrappy's Cardamom
10 dr Pepper tincture (Pink peppercorn)
10 dr Salt Solution (10:1 solution)
1 oz Seltzer water (to top)
Instructions
Shake everything except seltzer with ice and strain into a small sidecar bottle. Top up with seltzer water and pour half into a coffee cup. Serve with pistachio Turkish delight on the side.
Notes
The date infused rye is made using the Date Justino recipe from Liquid Intelligence. The Pistachio orgeat uses the Any Nut Orgeat recipe also from Liquid Intelligence.
History
Inspired by a cocktail called Cold Comfort by Ryan Welliver.