# Sforzando

A dry, smoky Manhattan variation combining rye and mezcal with Bénédictine and mole bitters.

## Ingredients

- 30 ml [Rye whiskey](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/rye-whiskey.md)
- 22.5 ml [Mezcal](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/mezcal.md)
- 15 ml [Bénédictine](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/benedictine.md)
- 15 ml [Dry vermouth](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/dry-vermouth.md)
- 2 dashes [Mole bitters](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/mole-bitters.md)

## Glassware

Coupe glass

## Garnish

- Orange twist — Express the peel oils over the drink.

## Method

1. Stir all the ingredients with ice.
2. Strain into a chilled coupe glass.

## Related drinks

- [Manhattan](https://stirred.fyi/cocktails/manhattan.md): A spirit-forward rye cocktail softened by sweet vermouth and seasoned with aromatic bitters.
- [Mezcal Rosita](https://stirred.fyi/cocktails/mezcal-rosita.md): A smoky, bittersweet Rosita variation combining mezcal and Campari with both sweet and dry vermouth.
- [Final Ward](https://stirred.fyi/cocktails/final-ward.md): An equal-parts rye variation on the Last Word, with Green Chartreuse, maraschino, and lemon.
- [Oaxaca Old-Fashioned](https://stirred.fyi/cocktails/oaxaca-old-fashioned.md): A split-base Old Fashioned pairing reposado tequila with smoky mezcal, agave, and aromatic bitters.

## References

- Canonical page: https://stirred.fyi/cocktails/sforzando
- Photograph: https://stirred.fyi/assets/cocktails/sforzando-d278eaf7.webp
- Recipe source: https://www.cocktaillove.com/recipes/sforzando/