Lanza
Stir, strain, one big rock, twist.
- Mods: subbed Giffard Abricot for Pamplemousse (didn't have), reduced it to 1/6 oz, increased rye to 2 1/4 oz, added 1 dash Bitter Truth Peach & 1 dash Angostura bitters — ★★★
- Cynar Toronto — Rye, Cynar, Bitters, Simple syrup
- Chocolate Manhattan — Rye, Cynar, Bitters, Lemon peel, Brandied cherry
- Paper Mill — Rye, Cynar, Lemon bitters, Lemon peel
- Getting In Tune — Bourbon, Cynar, Pistachio liqueur, Blood Orange Liqueur, Bitters
- Silent Partner — Bourbon, Cynar, Bitters, Herbal liqueur, Demerara syrup, Lemon peel, Coffee bean
Lanza is a tasty cocktail with a sublime tartness. The Cynar and Xocolatl Mole Bitters dampen the rye, putting it into the background more than other rye cocktails. On the other hand, I used Crown Royal's Northern Harvest Rye, which has less of a rye taste than most other ryes (e.g., Rittenhouse or Wild Turkey). Nevertheless, this is a cocktail which I heartily recommend for those who prefer a cocktail which does not overwhelm the tongue; instead the mouth is able to enjoy the various