Cold Was The Ground

1 1⁄2 oz Apple brandy, St. George
1⁄2 oz Bourbon, Old Grand Dad 100
1⁄2 oz Zucca
1⁄4 oz Pedro Ximénez Sherry, Lustau
1 ds Bitters, Fee Brothers Black Walnut
1 twst Orange peel
Instructions

Stir, strain into old fashioned glass with a large cube or sphere. Garnish with orange swath.

Notes

I vacillate between 1 and 2 dashes of the walnut bitters with this drink depending on my mood.

History

Named after a song that was a favorite of a good departed friend. RIP Johno.

Cocktail summary
Year
2018
Is the
author's original creation
Reference

Blind Willie Johnson "Dark Was The Night, Cold Was The Ground"
https://youtu.be/BNj2BXW852g

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