Midnight Stinger
Bourbon and Fernet-Branca meet as equals in a lemon sour over crushed ice, turning the amaro's menthol force into something bracing, cooling, and unexpectedly easy to drink.
- Glassware
- Rocks glass
- Strength
- 23% ABVBefore dilution
- Garnish
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- Mint sprig Clap several sprigs gently and arrange them as a mint bouquet beside a short straw.
Ingredients
- Bourbon 30 ml Use a full-flavoured or higher-proof bourbon.
- Fernet-Branca 30 ml
- Fresh lemon juice 22.5 ml
- Simple syrup 22.5 ml Use a one-to-one syrup by weight.
Preparation
- Shake all ingredients hard with cubed ice until thoroughly chilled.
- Strain into a chilled rocks glass filled with crushed ice.
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