Shaft Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Cocktail
Aromatic & Bitters
Finish & Garnish
Method
Base Cocktail
Combine and chill
Add the rye whiskey, dark rum, amarena cherry liqueur, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker.
Add ice and bitters
Fill the shaker with ice and add the Angostura and orange bitters.
Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until the outside of the shaker is frosty and well chilled.
Double-strain the mixture through a fine strainer into an old-fashioned glass over a single large ice cube.
Finish & Garnish
Gently drop the brandied or amarena cherry onto the ice in the glass.
Express the orange peel over the drink by holding it skin-side down above the glass and giving it a firm squeeze to release oils; wipe the rim with the peel and then place it on the surface as garnish.
Serve immediately. Optionally, allow the drink to rest for 1–2 minutes to let the flavors marry before sipping.