Improved Whiskey Cocktail

Small measures of maraschino and absinthe add cherry-kernel and anise accents to a bourbon-led stirred drink. Mad River’s published version layers two aromatic bitters and serves the mixture over one large cube with lemon peel.

Active preparation: 4 minutes

Ingredients

• 60 ml Mad River Straight Bourbon
• 7.5 ml Luxardo maraschino liqueur
• 7.5 ml Prepared simple syrup
• 1 dash Peychaud’s bitters
• 1 dash Angostura aromatic bitters
• 1 dash Absinthe
• 1 piece Lemon peel

Instructions

1. Measure all liquid ingredients into a mixing glass and add cubed ice.
2. Stir until thoroughly cold.
3. Strain into a rocks glass over one large ice cube.
4. Express the optional lemon peel over the surface and add it.