Holy Roller Recipe

Cocktail

1. 1

   Chill Glass

   Place a coupe or Nick & Nora glass in the freezer for at least 5 minutes or fill with ice water while you prepare the cocktail to chill.

2. 2

   Measure Ingredients

   Using a jigger, measure 2 oz rye whiskey, 0.75 oz cognac, 0.75 oz sweet vermouth, and 0.5 oz Amaro Meletti into a mixing glass or shaker without ice.

3. 3

   Add Bitters

   Add 3 dashes of mole bitters to the mixing glass. Mole bitters add a subtle cocoa-spice depth that complements the amaro and rye.

4. 4

   Add Ice and Stir

   Fill the mixing glass with large ice cubes to about 3/4 full. Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30–40 seconds (20–30 full strokes) until the mixture is well chilled and slightly diluted — the spoon should leave a slight trail on the liquid.

5. 5

   Prepare Glass

   Empty the chilled serving glass of ice or water and, if desired, give it a quick spritz of orange oil: hold an orange peel over the glass, skin side down, and give it a quick snap to express oils.

6. 6

   Strain

   Double-strain the cocktail from the mixing glass into the chilled coupe/Nick & Nora using a Hawthorne strainer and a fine mesh strainer to remove any small ice shards.

7. 7

   Garnish and Serve

   Express the oils from one orange twist over the drink, run the peel around the rim, and drop it into the glass. Serve immediately.