Walk The Line Recipe

Inspired by Bottega

Time8m

Serves1

Make Walk The Line Recipe in just 8m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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1
Chill glass
Place a coupe or chilled rocks glass in the freezer for a few minutes or fill with ice and cold water to chill while you prepare the cocktail.
2
Rinse (optional)
If using absinthe: add 0.25 tsp absinthe to the chilled glass, swirl to coat the inside, then discard the excess (pour out or blot with a paper towel). This gives a subtle anise note reminiscent of classic pre-prohibition cocktails.
3
Build and stir
In a mixing glass, add the rye whiskey (2 oz), dry vermouth (0.5 oz), sweet vermouth (0.5 oz), orange liqueur (0.25 oz), 2 dashes Angostura bitters and 1 dash orange bitters. Add large ice cubes (3 pieces). Stir gently for 20–30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted (the mixing glass should frost on the outside).
4
Strain
Discard ice/water from the chilled serving glass. Double-strain the mixture (using a Hawthorne and a fine sieve if available) into the chilled coupe or rocks glass. If serving on the rocks, strain over one large large ice cube.
5
Garnish and finish
Express the oils from a lemon peel over the surface of the cocktail by holding the peel with the outer skin facing down and giving it a firm snap. Rub the peel around the glass rim and drop it into the drink as garnish. Serve immediately.