Lo-fi Gentian Recipe

Inspired by Don Angie

Time8m

Serves1

Make Lo-fi Gentian 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 an old-fashioned glass in the freezer or fill it with ice water while you prepare the cocktail so it's nicely chilled.
2
Measure and combine
In a mixing glass or Boston shaker filled with plenty of ice, add 1.5 oz gentian-based amaro, 0.75 oz bourbon, 0.5 oz sweet vermouth, 0.25 oz allspice dram, 0.25 oz demerara syrup, 2 dashes orange bitters, and 1 dash chocolate bitters.
3
Stir
Stir the mixture briskly with a long-handled bar spoon for 30–45 seconds (about 20–30 rotations) until the exterior of the mixing glass is well chilled and slightly frosted, and the drink is properly diluted.
4
Prepare glass
Discard the ice or water from the chilled old-fashioned glass. Place a single large ice cube into the glass.
5
Strain
Using a julep or Hawthorne strainer, strain the chilled cocktail into the prepared glass over the large ice cube.
6
Express and garnish
Take the orange peel and, holding it about 3–4 inches above the drink, give it a firm twist to express the oils over the surface. Rub the peel around the rim of the glass, then drop it into the drink as garnish.
7
Serve
Serve immediately. Recommend tasting and adjusting future pours of demerara syrup or bitters to personal preference if you prefer slightly drier or sweeter profile.