George Washington

1 oz Applejack, Lairds
1 oz Rye, Wild Turkey 101
3⁄4 oz Sweet vermouth, Cocchi Vermouth di Torino
3⁄4 oz Cherry Liqueur, Cazottes Wild Sour Cherry
1 rinse Allspice Dram, Bitter Truth
3 Brandied cherry (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir first four ingredients, then strain onto a big rock in a pimento-dram-rinsed rocks glass; garnish.

Cocktail summary
Picture of George Washington
Created by
Jim Meehan, PDT, New York, New York (USA)
Year
2013
Is an
authentic recipe
Reference

Meehan's Bartender Manual p. 340.

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  • Rittenhouse, Antica, Cherry Heering, & St Elizabeth is what I had on hand & I loved result. Slight nuttiness was nearly overwhelmed by the dram; will do the lightest of rinses next time. If you like this try Black Lodge too. — ★★★★★
  • Quelle der Empfehlung: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CocktailsBK/?post_id=3403289479695366&comment_id=3403762286314752
  • With my subs, this turned out a bit medicinal.
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Comments

I made this using an apple and cardamom infused applejack and an 86-proof whiskey—it turned out delicious, but my specs threw the sweetness off. I added an extra half ounce of rye, and I love it.