Silvio's Algorithm
Build, ice, stir, strain, twist. Return[cocktail].
- Made it with Old Tom- will try it with Genever next time to compare. Nonetheless, great drink — ★★★★
- Used Ransom Old Tom, 1/4 Tempus Fugit creme de cacao and dash Bittermens mole bitters with 3/4 CioCiaro to approximate Meletti, K&L select barrel Elijah Craig for the bourbon.
- One of the best uses of Fernet I've ever had - where the Fernet is actually complementary / matched. Strong drink, but excellent. I used Ransom's Old Tom and Bulleit.
- Sharpie Mustache — Amaro Meletti, Bonal Gentiane Quina, Gin, Rye, Bitters, Orange peel
- Montreal Cocktail — Gin, Canadian whisky, Aperol, Suze, Grapefruit peel
- Cantilever — Rye, Amaro Lucano, Gin, Byrrh, Lemon peel
- Doctors Orders — Calvados, Gin, Campari, Sweet vermouth, Bianco Vermouth, Bitters, Orange bitters, Lemon peel
Higher math was always a stumbling block, so I was hesitant to try "Silvio's Algorithm." Until I looked at the ingredients, that is! I knew from the beginning that this drink was the Drinker's Drink. And the proof was in the pudding, as it were.
I used Bols Genever Amsterdam gin--barrel-aged as specified, Angel's Envey, a good, but not well known bourbon--this batch distilled in port wine barrels at 86.6 proof, a skinney Fernet Branca, Aperol, and Amaro Meletti. And lemon zest, to finish it off. This is an incredibly smooth drink. The Meletti is there, as is the Aperol. Both provide a slight but necessary bitterness. The Genever gin sits quietly in the background, giving room for the bourbon to speak up, but softly so. And the lemon zest is a necessary must, to round out the flavors.
There is a lot of alcohol in this drink, so plan accordingly. Two of these says get an alternate driver! But this drink is like a potato chip; it's hard to stop with one. So enjoy, but be careful. I rate "Silvio's Algorithim at a well-deserved 5.0.
Used St. George Dry Rye Reposado for fear that an Old Tom might be too sweet. The result felt a little too astringent. Would try Genever next time around.
