Brainstorm

Irish whiskey leads dry vermouth and a smaller Bénédictine measure in this stirred cocktail. The wine and herbal liqueur supply contrasting modifiers, with orange peel providing the only fresh fruit component.

clear golden Brainstorm in a coupe with orange twist, no ice.

Active preparation: 3 minutes

Ingredients

  • 45 ml Irish whiskey
  • 30 ml Cocchi Vermouth di Torino Extra Dry
  • 15 ml Bénédictine
  • 1 piece Orange peel, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pour Irish whiskey, Cocchi Extra Dry vermouth and Bénédictine into a mixing glass filled with ice.
  2. Stir smoothly until cold, about 20–30 seconds.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe without ice.
  4. Express the orange peel over the surface and add it.