Junior (aka Quick Recovery)

Prohibition | Sour | from Anders Erickson

This drink appeared in a 1937 issue of Esquire magazine, and was recently rediscovered by David Wondrich. Jim Meehan includes it in his wonderful cocktail tome, The PDT Cocktail Book.


Ingredients

Amount Ingredient Brand
1.5 oz / 37.5 ml 2.25 oz / 56.5 ml 3 oz / 75 ml 4.5 oz / 112.5 ml Rye Rittenhouse 100 Proof
0.5 oz / 12.5 ml 0.75 oz / 19 ml 1 oz / 25 ml 1.5 oz / 37.5 ml Bénédictine Bénédictine D.O.M.
0.75 oz / 19 ml 1.125 oz / 28 ml 1.5 oz / 37.5 ml 2.25 oz / 56.5 ml Fresh Lime Juice  
0.25 oz / 9 ml 0.375 oz / 14 ml 0.5 oz / 18.5 ml 0.75 oz / 27.5 ml Rich Demerara Syrup  
2 dashes Bitters Angostura Aromatic Bitters

Notes

  • Method: Shaken
  • Pour: Double Strain
  • Glassware: Nick & Nora
  • Garnish: Dehydrated lime wheel
  • Special Prep: None