Italian Rivalry (aka Monte Old-Fashioned)
1 oz Bourbon
1 oz Cognac
1⁄2 oz Amaro Montenegro
1 cube Brown sugar
1 twst Lemon peel
1 twst Orange peel
Instructions
Muddle sugar cube in a rocks glass. Add rest of the ingredients.Stir with a large cube and Garnish with Citrus Twists.
Year
2014
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Joshua Perez, Middle Branch, New York
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If you're looking for a man's drink, the Italian Rivalry (aka Monte Old-Fashioned), look no farther. With its robust flavor from the bourbon (Jim Beam black label), and the exquisite taste of a good cognac (Hennessy Very Special Cognac), combined with light brown sugar to add some sweetness (but not too much), with the zest oils from an orange and a lemon to counterbalance the flavors. NOTE: One level tsp of sugar equals one sugar cube.
As you might guess, this drink is complex with its many different flavors. I think you'll enjoy both the breadth and depth of flavors you'll encounter in this drink.
The only decision you'll have to make is whether you want to use light or dark brown sugar. For myself, I was satisfied with light brown sugar (which was the only brown sugar I had). The dark brown sugar is likely to be somewhat sweeter and richer. However, be you woman or man, you'll enjoy this "man's drink."