Jul 14 2026
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Sword Of The Morning Recipe

Inspired by Butcher's Union
Time10m
Serves1

Rittenhouse rye & Appleton Estate Reserve rum stirred with sweet vermouth, Licor 43, Fee Brothers Aztec chocolate bitters & Regan's orange bitters, served up with an orange peel & a BU brandied cherry

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Ingredients

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Cocktail Ingredients

Method

Cocktail Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Mixing Glass

    Fill a mixing glass with ice to chill.

  2. 2

    Combine Ingredients

    Pour the Rittenhouse rye, Appleton Estate Reserve rum, sweet vermouth, and Licor 43 into the mixing glass.

  3. 3

    Add Bitters

    Add 2 dashes each of Fee Brothers Aztec chocolate bitters and Regan's orange bitters to the mixture.

  4. 4

    Stir the Mixture

    Stir the mixture gently with a bar spoon for about 30 seconds until well chilled.

  5. 5

    Strain into Glass

    Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass.

  6. 6

    Garnish & Serve

    Garnish with the orange peel and drop the BU brandied cherry into the glass before serving.

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