Peace's Rhesus

2 oz Rye, Rittenhouse
1⁄4 oz Maraschino Liqueur
1⁄2 oz Crème de Cacao
1⁄4 oz Cynar
2 ds Bitters, Bittermens Xocolatl Mole
1 twst Lemon peel (expressed and discarded)
Instructions

Stir; strain; up; express and discard lemon twist

History

Inspired by Reese's Pieces candy.

Cocktail summary
Picture of Peace's Rhesus
Craig Eliason
Created by
Craig Eliason, Saint Paul, Minnesota (USA)
Year
2018
Is the
author's original creation
Reference

https://www.jstor.org/stable/1131225

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  • Tastes like coconut for some reason.
  • 5 with date-infused rye
  • Sweet, but it's supposed to be!
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Comments

The comment about unexpected coconut flavor is right. In striving for Reese's Pieces maybe I actually stumbled into Almond Joy!