Mahnke Family Cocktail Recipes

Old Barrel

Modern | Cocktail | from Difford's Guide

Rye whiskey spice, herbal liqueur complexity and vinous sherry sit alongside each other in a harmonious trinity with dashes of aromatic bitters and lemon zest freshness in this riff on a classic Old Fashioned.

Ingredients

Amount	Ingredient	Brand
2 oz / 50 ml 3 oz / 75 ml 4 oz / 100 ml 6 oz / 150 ml	Rye
1⁄2 oz / 13 ml 3⁄4 oz / 19 ml 1 oz / 25 ml 1 1⁄2 oz / 38 ml	Bénédictine	Bénédictine D.O.M.
1⁄2 oz / 13 ml 3⁄4 oz / 19 ml 1 oz / 25 ml 1 1⁄2 oz / 38 ml	Amontillado Sherry	Lustau Amontillado Los Arcos
3 dashes 4 1⁄2 dashes 6 dashes 9 dashes	Bitters	Angostura Aromatic Bitters

Notes

• Method: Stirred
• Pour: Julep Strain
• Glassware:
  • Low Ball
  • Large Ice Cube
• Garnish: Lemon swath
• Special Prep: Express lemon oil on the drink.