Father Figure Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Garnish
Optional — For a smoky finish
Method
Cocktail
- 1
Build and Stir
Add 2 oz bourbon, 0.5 oz aged rum, 0.75 oz sweet vermouth, 0.5 oz amaro, 0.25 oz maple syrup, 2 dashes Angostura bitters, and 1 dash orange bitters into a mixing glass filled with plenty of ice. Stir gently but thoroughly for 30–45 seconds until well-chilled and slightly diluted (mixture should coat the back of a spoon).
- 2
Strain
Strain the chilled mixture through a julep or Hawthorne strainer into a chilled rocks glass over one large ice cube (or a spherical ice ball).
Garnish
- 3
Express the orange peel over the drink by holding it with the outside facing down and giving it a sharp twist to release oils. Rub the peel around the glass rim, then drop it into the cocktail. Spear a Luxardo or brandied cherry on a pick and rest it on the ice or place it in the drink.
Optional — Smoke Finish
- 4
If using a smoking gun, briefly blanket the glass with smoke before sealing it with a coaster for 10–20 seconds to impart a light smoky aroma. Alternatively, char a cinnamon stick and wave it briefly over the drink, or capture a small amount of wood smoke in the glass with a cloche. Remove cover and serve immediately.