Five Points
1.5 oz
Rested (reposado) tequilas are aged at least 2 months in wooden containers often recycled from bourbon, cognac or wine production.
0.5 oz
A young mezcal that has not been aged for more than 2 months.
0.5 oz
'Point and a half' this Italian bittersweet vermouth (chinato vermouth) dates to around 1867 and is simultaneously amongst the bitterest and sweetest of vermouths. It can be used as a substitute for rosso (Italian red) vermouths in most cases, but can also be thought of as an intersting sub for dry vermouth.
0.5 oz
An Italian grappa based amaro, distilled with gentian, bitter orange and peppermint; 31% ABV.
1 tsp
A sweetened Italian liqueur made from unripe green walnuts.
2 dash
Bittermens original combination of cinnamon & spice. Try it with rum-based drinks, and other dark aged spirits.
1 twist
An orange colored citrus fruit. Many types of orange make an appearance in cocktails. The peel and juice are equally valuable to diverse cocktails.
Stir all the ingredients over ice, then strain into a chilled Nick & Nora glass. Express the orange twist over the drink, then place it in the drink. #stir #straight
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