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A Bitter Unholy Wind
Season 3 Episode 120
It's Happy Hour! In the episode Matthew gets bitter and a little bit apocryphal with his original cocktail (Un)Holy Schmitt. Meanwhile Ben breezes in with his Orange Zephyr, a cocktail built from the hidden fruits of his bar to celebrate the unofficial start of summer. They also discuss the flexible power of bitters and forget what day it is. Recipes below.
(Un)Holy Schmitt
- 2 oz Bourbon
- 1/2 oz Benedictine
- 1/2 oz Amaro Nonino
- 1/4 oz Demerara Syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
- 2 dashes Peychaud’s Bitters
- Orange Twist for garnish
- Brandied cherry
Add all ingredients to a mixing glass, add ice and stir for 30 seconds. Strain into a chilled Nick and Nora glass. Express orange oils over drink and add garnish to the glass along with a Luxardo cherry.
Orange Zephyr
- 2 oz Apricot Brandy
- 3/4 oz Creme de Peche
- 1/4 oz Absinthe
- 1/2 oz Lemon juice
- Lemon twist for garnish
Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake for 10-12 or until chilled. Double strain into a Nick & Nora glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.
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